Interested in joining our efforts to champion individuals with disabilities?
The Idaho State Rehabilitation Council invites you to apply for membership. If you are interested in issues related to disability and employment, the SRC encourages you to apply for a seat on this council.
To learn more about the Idaho State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) and the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation visit vr.idaho.gov or contact us at (208)-334-3390, Idaho State Rehabilitation Council, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720
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.
Committees
Executive Committee
Planning, Policy and Program Effectiveness Committee
This committee will exercise the overall governance of the Council subject to Council Bylaws, policies, and any vote at Council meetings.
The Executive Committee will represent and guide the Council’s efforts to advocate for the VR program on behalf of the state agency, to:
state legislators
congressional delegation, and to the public at large
Advocacy efforts will focus on a partnership with the agency toward a common goal of maximizing employment and independent living for people with disabilities.
The Executive Committee will be responsible for the fiscal, administrative, and coordinating functions of the Council including:
Budget oversight
Personnel oversight
Policy recommendations
Annual plan compliance
Coordination of all committee activities
The Executive Committee will act for the full Council between scheduled meetings, in situations requiring immediate action as determined by the Council Chair. The full Council at the next Council meeting must review all actions. In addition, the Executive Committee is responsible for reviewing the Membership Manual/Bylaws every three years and providing an update to the Council.
Activities of the Planning, Policy, and Program Effectiveness Committee strive to ensure that the VR program produces high quality outcomes for VR customers. Committee members will review analyze and advise IDVR on:
- Eligibility
- Order of Selection
- The extent, scope, and effectiveness of:
- services provided
- policy development
- and functions performed by state agencies that affect or potentially affect the ability of individuals with disabilities in achieving employment outcomes.
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