Lynnae Ruttledge New RSA Commissioner

President Barack Obama has appointed Lynnae Ruttledge as the new RSA Commissioner. She previously served as the Executive Director of the Washington Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Ms. Ruttledge has also worked in the public and non-profit sectors in Michigan, Oregon and Washington, working in critical areas including policy development, program management, independent living, workforce development, and business leadership networks.

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NRCA reprinted CSAVR's public announcement of the appointment, as follows:

"CSAVR is delighted that “one of our own”, Lynnae Ruttledge , Director of the Washington General state VR agency has been nominated to be the next RSA Commissioner. As many of you know, Lynnae is a great advocate and administrator. Her combination of skills will be of tremendous use in her new responsibilities. We look forward to working with Lynnae in this new capacity".

Alexa Posny Nominated for Assistant Secretary of OSERS

WASHINGTON, DC-- The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services issued the following statement on Ms. Posny's intention to be nominated for Assistant Secretary of OSERS.

"Yesterday, the White House Press Office issued a press release announcing several more of President Obama’s choices to head key posts in his administration. One of the individuals is Alexa Posny to be OSERS Assistant Secretary. This is wonderful news for our office for a host of reasons, many of which are outlined in the brief information below describing Alexa’s experience and career accomplishments. However, the most important to note is that Alexa is returning to OSERS, but this time as Assistant Secretary. Alexa held the position of Director of Special Education Programs from April 17, 2006 to June 22, 2007. Her knowledge of our programs, our organizational structure and business practices will no doubt eliminate any concern regarding a learning curve. Her leadership skills, span of knowledge, gracious and warm personality will continue to increase the service capacity of OSERS and its employees to positively impact the lives of students and adults with disabilities (emphasis, blog moderator). Please note that the intention to nominate means that she has not been officially nominated and once the official nomination has occurred she must be confirmed by the Senate. Consequently, the exact timing for all of this is not known, but we will keep all of you informed."

Seth Harris Confirmation Hearing for Deputy Secretary of Labor

President Obama has nominated Seth Harris to be the next Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor. His confirmation hearing is scheduled to go before the Senate on Thursday May 7, 2009 at 10:00am.