Georgia State Rehabilitation Council

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Legislative Committee

Works with state and federal legislators to secure adequate funding for VR an rehabilitation Services (RS), and keep SRC members apprised of legislative issues affecting VR and RS. Advocates and become the ambassadors for people with disabilities. Also participates in development of VR policies and plans, including the state plan.

Members

Chairperson

  • Linda Shepard

Committee Members

  • Michael Hale

  • Alice Ritchhart

  • Wes Massey

  • Sheila Thomas

  • Bennie Newroth

VR Liaison

  • Susan Sherman

Key Action Items/ Next Steps

  • TBA

Goals

  • Schedule reception (breakfast) for 2009 session. (meets goals 1&3)

  • Develop a 1 page position paper for the 2008 session (meets goals 1&3)

  • Schedule meeting (teleconference) with DOL lobbyist. (meets goals 1-5)

  • Have VR  staff clearly articulate goals with ramifications and back up data prior to 2009 session. (Meets goal 1)

  • Get Current data and goals for 2008 session for VR. (Meets goals 1-5