
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, April 21, 1993                   TAG: 9304210160
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV-3   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
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DATELINE: CHRISTIANSBURG                                LENGTH: Short

DISABILITY SERVICES BOARD PLANS HEARING

The New River Valley Regional Disability Services Board will hold a public hearing April 27 at 7 p.m. in the Radford Circuit Courtroom at 619 Second St.

The board represents Montgomery, Pulaski, and Floyd counties and Radford.

The board will hear from consumers to help set priorities to meet the service needs of people with disabilities. The board must prepare a needs assessment for the region by June 1.

The state has identified 12 service areas for specific study that will be the focus of the report. They are assistive technology, counseling, employment, housing, medical and therapeutic, training, education, case management, family support, transportation, personal assistance and independent living.

Consumers and advocates may speak at the hearing. Speakers should limit remarks to three minutes.

by CNB