Making Your Voice Heard

Public comment is a way for people to express their opinions on policy issues. Anyone can provide feedback about Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) services. One way is to participate in public comment periods during public meetings which are listed at the bottom of this page. For a limited time, people can also comment on the proposed update to DOR’s portion of the California’s Unified Strategic Workforce Development Plan (State Plan).

Comment on Proposed Update to DOR Portion of the State Plan

Public comment period is now open for the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), 2024-2027 State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation.  The State Plan outlines the DOR’s priorities, goals, objectives, and strategies for the next 4 years. The DOR State Plan can be found here: 2024-2027 State Plan, under Title IV Requirements: 2024 State Unified Plan_Title IV.  If you would like to make a written, public comment regarding DOR’s State Plan, please e-mail WIOAStatePlan@cwdb.ca.gov.  

Deadline to Submit Written Comment: February 15, 2024, at 5PM

Click here for a comment letter template.

Public Comment at Meetings

State Rehabilitation Council

Join the State Rehabilitation Council quarterly meetings.

The State Rehabilitation Council is made up of people with disabilities, advocates and other representatives.  They provide oversight and make recommendations for the Department of Rehabilitation.

At the beginning of the meeting and after each agenda item, members of the public can speak for up to 3 minutes.  If you use an interrupter, you will have up to 6 minutes.

Visit https://www.dor.ca.gov/Home/SRC for information on upcoming meetings.