State Rehabilitation Council (SRC)
The State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) is a citizen advisory council that supports the Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) by:
(1) Providing counsel to the director in developing, reviewing, making recommendations, and agreeing on the department's state plan for vocational rehabilitation, budget requests, permanent rules concerning services to blind persons, and other major policies which impact the quality or quantity of services for blind persons;
(2) Undertaking annual reviews with the director of the needs of blind persons, the effectiveness of the services and priorities of the department to meet those needs, and the measures that could be taken to improve the department's services;
(3) Annually making recommendations to the governor and the legislature on issues related to the department, other state agencies, or state laws which have a significant effect on the opportunities, services, or rights of blind persons;
(4) Advising and making recommendations to the governor on the criteria and qualifications pertinent to the selection of the director;
(5) Performing additional functions as required by the federal rehabilitation act of 1973 as now or hereafter amended.
To apply for an appointment to the SRC, complete the State of Washington's Application for Gubernatorial Appointment to a Board or Commission AND email your resume to Marla Oughton at the Department of Services for the Blind.
For additional information on the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC), contact the council chair, Michael Cunningham.