State Rehabilitation Advisory Council for the Blind
615 Howerton Court
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone:
(573)-751-4249
Fax:
(573)-751-4984
Email:
askrsb@dss.mo.gov
Website:
http://www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/rsb/
Director: Keith Roderick - RSB Deputy Director, DSS
Details on Board or Commission
Authority:
Executive Order 93-01
Department:
Social Services
Mission:
Function:
The State Rehabilitation Advisory Council for the Blind gives advice and recommendations to Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, a section of the Division of Family Services on all matters pertaining to services available to blind and visually impaired Missourians.
SubCommittees:
Program/Policy Committee Planning Committee Evaluation Committee Children's Education Ad Hoc Committee
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings:
4 meetings; committee meetings as needed
Location of meetings:
varying locations
Duration of meetings:
1 day
Preparation time for meetings:
4 to 8 hours
Total time commitment:
6 to 8 hours
Details on Members
Total members:
16
Appointed members:
13
Term length:
3 years; 1 reappointment allowed
Compensation:
Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements:
Members must represent the Statewide Independent Living Council; The Missouri Parents Act (MPACT); client assistance program; a community rehabilitation program; 4 representatives of business, industry, and labor; disability advocate groups; a vocational rehabilitation counselor; current or former applicant/recipient of vocational rehabilitation services; a representative from the State Education Agency responsible for the individuals with Disabilities Education Act; a representative of the State Workforce Investment Board; a majority of the members must be persons with disabilities. The Deputy Director of Rehabilitation services for the Blind shall be an ex-officio, nonvoting member of the Council.
Political Requirements:
no
Geographic Requirements:
no
Senate Consent Required:
No
Members
Ms. Donna K. Borgmeyer*
representative of the Statewide Independent Living Council
Jefferson City
Term begins: Aug 28, 2023
Term expires: Aug 21, 2026
Vacant Slot
representative of a parent training and information center
Ms. Betty K. Farley
representative of the client assistance program
Jefferson City
Term begins: Dec 21, 2011
Term expires: Aug 21, 2013
Vacant Slot
vocational rehabilitation counselor
Mr. Jacob D. McLaughlin
representative of community rehabilitation program service providers
Kansas City
Term begins: May 1, 2023
Term expires: Aug 21, 2024
Mr. Matthew J. Edwards
representatives of business, industry, and labor 1
Kansas City
Term begins: Sep 14, 2023
Term expires: Aug 21, 2025
Vacant Slot
representatives of business, industry, and labor 2
Ms. Jennifer M. Boeyink
representatives of business, industry, and labor 3
Saint Charles
Term begins: Aug 28, 2023
Term expires: Aug 21, 2025
Ms. Brenda Whitlock
representatives of business, industry, and labor 4
Term begins: Aug 28, 2023
Term expires: Aug 21, 2026
Ms. Sheila B. Wright
representative of a disability advocacy group representing individuals who are blind 1
Kansas City
Term begins: Dec 21, 2011
Term expires: Aug 21, 2014
Vacant Slot
individual who is blind and has multiple disabilities
Dr. Ian D. Shadrick
current or former applicants for, or recipients of, vocational rehabilitation services
Term begins: Aug 28, 2023
Term expires: Aug 21, 2026
Mr. Geoffrey Barney
representative of the State educational agency
Term begins: Sep 14, 2020
Ms. Rebecca Fletcher
representative of the State workforce investment board
Otterville
Term begins: May 1, 2023
Mr. Keith Roderick
Director of the designated State unit
Vacant Slot
representative of a disability advocacy group representing individuals who are blind 2