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Community meetings
VR hosts community meetings to share program updates and get feedback from on a variety of topics. Meetings are open to the public and include live captioning and ASL.
April 1 - Community meeting about VR waitlist for services
VR held a meeting April 1, 2025, to share information and take public comment on VR’s plan to begin using a waitlist for services, a process known as Order of Selection.
Download the presentation
Previous community meetings
Nov. 7, 2024 Meeting Summary: Reviewing the VR 2025-27 budget priorities
2025 Legislative session updates
The 2025 Oregon Legislative Session is January 21 through June 29. We will host regular meetings during session to update the VR community.
Sessions are scheduled the last Thursday of the month from noon - 1 p.m. on Zoom.
Listing of bills trackedLegislative process slide deck
Meeting dates:
Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
To attend:
Register in advance on Zoom. You will get a confirmation email from Zoom with directions for joining the meetings. Registering allows us to follow up with people after the meeting, if needed.
We will provide free support for you to participate. This includes American Sign Language interpretation and live captioning. To request language interpretation or other supports, email Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation at
vr.policy@odhsoha.oregon.gov. Please submit your request 48 hours in advance of the meeting you plan to attend.
Rules Advisory Committee
We are looking for new members!
The Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) advises VR on how its rules affect people with disabilities who want to seek or maintain employment or advance in their careers. The committee typically meets monthly for about an hour to review proposed changes to the administrative rules that govern VR.
Visit the VR Rules page for details
State Rehabilitation Council
The Oregon State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) is a partner to VR. The council listens to VR participants about their VR experience and works with VR to improve employment services.
Client listening sessions
The SRC hosts
quarterly listening sessions for clients and their families and advocates to share their experiences about working with VR. This feedback helps the SRC make program recommendations to VR leadership. The SRC does not share names or contact information of meeting participants unless the participant requests it.
Listening session information
Quarterly SRC meetings
The council meets quarterly. Anyone can attend to listen, share public comments or both.
Visit the SRC page for detailsShareable flyer: About the SRC