Delaware State Rehabilitation Council: Delaware Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Authority / Mission

The Delaware State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) was established and is authorized under the provisions of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended through August 1998. The SRC is a body of seventeen members appointed by the Governor and established to provide advice and support to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). The State Rehabilitation Council was authorized by changes to the Rehabilitation Act of 1992. A majority of the Council members are people with disabilities. The Council membership includes consumers and advocates, representatives from Community Rehabilitation Programs, business, the Department of Education and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Purpose
The purpose of the Delaware State Rehabilitation Council is to:

• Collaborate with DVR to identify key challenges and opportunities;
• Advise and assist in the preparation of the DVR State Plan;
• Review and analyze the effectiveness of the VR program and consumer satisfaction with services provided by DVR and Community Rehabilitation programs;
• Conduct an annual evaluation of DVR's effectiveness;
• Coordinate with other councils in the state;
• Prepare and submit an annual report;
• Develop and assess goals and priorities jointly with DVR

Leadership of the Council

There are 3 leadership positions in the Council, the Chair, Vice-Chair and Past Chair. Each position is for a 2 year term. The DVR Director serves as an ex-officio member.

Composition of Council

Membership

Members of the SRC shall be appointed by the Governor. The Governor will select members after soliciting recommendations from representatives of organizations representing a broad range of individuals with disabilities and organizations interested in individuals with disabilities.

SRC Brochure

Recruitment

• Membership is obtained from SRC members or other organizations interested in individuals with disabilities, identifying and recommending individuals interested in serving on the SRC.
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• Recommendations are sent to the SRC's Membership Committee and if approved, then they are sent to the Governor's office.

Term

• Each member of the SRC shall serve for a term of three years and no member may serve more than two consecutive terms unless that member meets an exception as described in section 105 of the Rehab Act of 1973.
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• Members serving in leadership positions such as the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and the Past Chairperson, are for a term of two years, inclusive of a three year term.

• At least one representative from
• State Independent Living Council
• Parent Information Center
• Client Assistance Program
• Community rehabilitation service providers
• State Workforce Investment Board
• Department of Education
• Representatives of business, industry and labor.
• Representatives of disability advocacy groups.
• Current or former recipients or applicants of vocational rehabilitation services.
• A qualified vocational rehabilitation counselor.
• Director of DVR. (serving as ex officio, non voting member)

Interested in joining the Council?

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Delaware SRC, please download and complete the following application.

SRC On-line Application Form

Please thoroughly complete the application and return to:

- via e-mail to: Mary Schenk at mary.schenk@state.de.us

- via U.S. Mail to: SRC Memebership

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
4425 N. Market Street, P O Box 9969
Wilmington, DE 19809-0969

- via fax to: Mary Schenk (302) 761-6611

Do you have a question about the Council or wich to contact the Council?

If you have a question that you would like answered regarding the Council activities
CALL - 302-761-8275 Voice/TTY.

Downloadable publications and other links

			SRC Annual Report 2006
			DVR State Plan
			Meeting Dates and Locations