On June 13, 2011 Governor Malloy signed Public Act 11-44 “An Act Concerning the Bureau of Rehabilitative Services and Implementation of Provisions of the Budget Concerning Human Services and Public Health”. Through this legislation there is created a Bureau of Rehabilitative Services within the Department of Social Services for administrative purposes only. This new Bureau will be created through the merger of the following agencies:
The Bureau of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Social Services,
The Board of Education and Services for the Blind ( BESB ), and
The Commission on the Deaf and Hearing Impaired (CDHI).
In addition, to the merger of the identified agencies, the following programs are also included in the merger:
The Department of Motor Vehicles' (DMV) driver training program for individuals with disabilities; and
The Workers’ Rehabilitation Services (WRS) program of the Worker's Compensation Commission.
The transfer of the agencies and programs into the new BRS is effective July 1, 2011.
As a service provider for one of the agencies or programs to be merged into the new BRS, please be advised that although the effective date of the merger is July 1, 2011, current operations and services will remain in effect until otherwise notified. As described in the Public Act, while agencies and programs will be merged, the intent of the merger is to continue to provide services in accordance with the provisions of the general statutes. For now, operations and services should remain in place unless you are specifically notified otherwise.
Sincerely,
Brian Sigman
BESB Acting Executive Director
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