VRS_End of Signature Approval Policy Exception

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End of Signature Approval Policy Exception

Dear VRS Community Partners,

Throughout the COVID pandemic, VRS has accepted alternative methods of approval instead of the regularly required manual signature from participants and Community Partners. Effective Friday, February 17, 2023, VRS will end this exception and a manual signature will be required on placement plans.

The communication announcing the COVID signature exception policy the verbal signature exemption policy can be found here.

If you have any questions, please reach out to me or a VRS Community Partnerships Program Specialist. 

  • Janeen Oien: Community Partnerships Program Specialist, Janeen.Oien@state.mn.us. 
  • Jess Outhwaite: Community Partnerships Program Specialist, Jessica.Outhwaite@state.mn.us. 
  • Anne Paulson: Community Partnerships Program Specialist, Anne.Paulson@state.mn.us. 
  • Sara Sundeen: Community Partnerships Program Specialist, Sara.Sundeen@state.mn.us. 
  • To find out which Community Partnerships Program Specialist is the dedicated liaison for a particular Community Partner, go to: https://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/disabilities/partners/listing. 

My best,

Kim

Kim Babine
VRS Director of Community Partnerships
651-259-7349
Kim.Babine@state.mn.us


What is the DEED-Vocational Rehabilitation Services Community Partner and Stakeholder listserv?

The Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) Division of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) comprises the public Vocational Rehabilitation program, the Minnesota Extended Employment program, Independent Living services, Individual Placement and Supports grants, and Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing grants.

The DEED-VRS Community Partner and Stakeholder listserv is the communication platform for current VRS Community Partners, potential VRS Community Partners, and other interested stakeholders in Minnesota’s disability employment services system. We encourage you to subscribe if you are an interested stakeholder in Minnesota’s disability employment services system.