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2024 State Rehabilitation Council Meeting Notice

The State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) was established in Section 105 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. It gives advice to, and works in partnership with, the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency.

The members of the State Rehabilitation Council are appointed by the Governor and convene at least four meetings a year. All meetings and public forums are announced, and are open and accessible to the general public. The meetings are held in compliance with the New Jersey Open Public Meeting Act, NJSA 10:4-6.

The functions of the SRC are to:

  • Review, analyze, and advise CBVI regarding performance of its responsibilities of the Agency under Title I of the Rehabilitation Act amendments of 2014;
  • Assist CBVI with the development of State goals and priorities, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the Vocational Rehabilitation program;
  • Advise and assist CBVI with the preparation of the State Plan and amendments to the plan, applications, reports, needs assessments, and evaluations required under the Rehabilitation Act amendments of 2014;
  • Conduct a review and analysis of the effectiveness of, and consumer satisfaction with, Vocational Rehabilitation services;
  • Prepare and submit an annual report to the Governor and the Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) on the status of Vocational Rehabilitation programs operated within the State, and to make the report available to the public;
  • Coordinate with other councils within the State, including the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC);
  • Establish successful working relationships between CBVI, the Statewide Independent Living Council, and Centers for Independent Living within the State; and
  • Perform other functions consistent with the purpose of this title, as the SRC determines to be appropriate.

For more information on the State Rehabilitation Council contact: Charles Pat McKenna, Assistant Division Director Email: Charles.McKenna@dhs.nj.gov

 
 
 
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