State Rehabilitation Council

2021-2022 SRC Members

Council Chair:
Janice Carson

Council Vice Chair:
Darin Lindig

Disability Advocacy Group Representatives:
Janice Carson
Tim Blonsky
David “Max” Maxwell
Nathan Ogden

Former Applicant or Recipient Representative:
Stephanie Taylor-Silva

Community Rehabilitation Program Representative:
Pam Harris

Client Assistance Program Representative:
Christine Meeuwsen

Business/Industry & Labor Representatives:
Darin Lindig
Ron Oberleitner
Vacant
Vacant

Idaho’s Native American Tribe Representatives:
Ramona Medicine Horse

Parent Training & Information Center Representative:
Sarah Tueller

State Independent Living Council Representative:
Jami Davis

State Department of Education Representative:
Randi Cole

Workforce Development Council Representative:
James Pegram

Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Representatives:
Ex-Officio: Jane Donnellan, Administrator
Ex-Officio: David White, Assistant Regional Manager/VR Counselor

Council Secretary:
Wendy Page

Surveys

The Council involves itself in various surveys and needs assessments. Some of these efforts are accomplished independently, and others collaboratively with IDVR. Some Council interests parallel Vocational Rehabilitation’s program evaluation activities, so joint research efforts are conducted. Employer attitudes, client satisfaction and staff perceptions of IDVR are a few of the inquiries that have been conducted.

If you wish to comment to us in writing, our address is:

Idaho State Rehabilitation Council
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0096

You may contact the council secretary at: (208) 334-3390

Meetings

The Council convenes publicly at least four times a year in such places as it determines to be suitable to conduct Council business and conduct such forums or hearings as the Council considers appropriate.

The meetings, hearings and forums shall be publicly announced.

The meetings shall be open and accessible to the general public unless there is a valid reason for an executive session.

SRC Meeting Schedule for 2022:

Jan 25, 2022 (Agenda, Minutes) (PUBLIC NOTICE)
February 2, 2022 Special Public Meeting (Agenda, Minutes) (PUBLIC NOTICE )
Apr 26 & 27, 2022 (Agenda , Minutes for April 26, 2022, Minutes for April 27, 2022) (PUBLIC NOTICE for April 26th) (PUBLIC NOTICE for April 27, 2022)
Jul 26, 2022 (Agenda) (PUBLIC NOTICE)
Oct 25, 2022

SRC Meeting Schedule for 2021:

January 12, 2021 (Agenda, Minutes)
April 27, 2021 (Agenda, Minutes)
July 20, 2021 (Agenda, Minutes)
October 26, 2021 (Amended Agenda, Minutes) (PUBLIC NOTICE)

SRC Meeting Schedule for 2020:

Boise – January 15 (Agenda, Minutes)
Boise – May 5 (Agenda, Minutes)
Boise – July 21 (Agenda, Minutes)
Boise – October 27 (Agenda, Minutes)

SRC Mission

Working on behalf of Idahoans with disabilities, the Idaho State Rehabilitation Council endeavors to provide consumers, service providers and others the opportunity to participate in constructive dialogue and public input to continually improve the quality of Vocational Rehabilitation services to residents of Idaho.

IDVR Annual Report

Role of the Idaho State Rehabilitation Council

The Idaho State Rehabilitation Council monitors the policies and practices of the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (IDVR).

The Council can make recommendations to IDVR about eligibility, the scope and effectiveness of services provided and functions performed that affect the ability of individuals with disabilities to achieve rehabilitation goals.

The Council prepares and submits an annual report on the status of Vocational Rehabilitation programs in Idaho, and makes that report available to the public.

Membership Criteria

Council members are volunteers appointed by the State Board of Education for three year terms. The Council is comprised of representatives from the following groups:

Workforce Development Council
Special Education, Department of Education
Current or former recipients of services from IDVR
Business, Industry and Labor
Disability Advocacy Groups
Community Rehabilitation Programs
The Client Assistance Program
Idaho Parents Unlimited
Rehabilitation Counselors
Native American Representative
The Administrator of IDVR is an ex-officio member

The majority of Council members are individuals with disabilities, and diversity is valued. Nominations are accepted at any time;

Service on the Council provides a unique opportunity to engage in the dialogue on Vocational Rehabilitation services at the state level.

State & Strategic Plans

The Council participates in disseminating IDVR’s draft State and Strategic Plans and soliciting comments on those plans. The Council prepares written recommendations for the Plans and coordinates with IDVR during the planning process.