Council Structure...

The SRC is comprised of five committees. The executive committee oversees the activities and work of the full council. All committees bring forth recommendations to full council, upon which full council votes.

Executive Committee

Key Functions

• Provide leadership.
• Facilitate the work of the Council by assigning issues to appropriate standing committees.
• Develop strong linkages with the business community to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Ensure that Council work is done in collaboration with other entities.
• Develop and provide informational materials about the council.
• Educate legislators, business community and other stakeholders regarding:
   
  • vocational rehabilitation funding;
  • vocational rehabilitation legislation; and
  • vocational rehabilitation integrated employment opportunities.

Membership Committee

Key Functions

• Facilitate the recruitment and retention of SRC members
• Manage orientation and mentoring of new SRC members
• Prepare actual nominations of new SRC members to the Board of Regents

Quality Assurance and Improvement Committee

Key Functions

• Review, analyze and advise VESID, regarding the extent, scope, and effectiveness of vocational rehabilitation services.
• Every three years, conduct a statewide needs assessment of individuals with disabilities living in New York State.
• Assess consumer satisfaction for eligible VESID consumers.

Workforce Development Committee

Key Functions

• Working in collaboration with the State Workforce Investment Board, advise and provide recommendations to VESID regarding equal employment outcomes in New York State.
• Review, analyze and advise VESID regarding the extent, scope and effectiveness of VESID's employment and marketing services.
• Develop partnerships with employers, providing information and resources as needed.
• Review, analyze and advise VESID regarding the extent, scope, and effectiveness of transition and school to work issues.
• With VESID, jointly review and approve Impartial Hearing Officers.

Policy, Procedures and State Plan Committee

Key Functions

• Assist in the preparation of the State Plan.
• Review, analyze and advise VESID regarding, goals, policies, and priorities.
• Review and provide advice regarding legislation.
• Identify economic and other barriers that prevent VESID from serving larger numbers of people with disabilities.
• Prepare for the next reauthorization of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Advise and provide recommendations to VESID on postsecondary issues