North Dakota State Rehabilitation Council (NDSRC)

The purpose of the North Dakota State Rehabilitation Council is to advise the Director of North Dakota Vocational Rehabilitation services on issues concerning policy and program, delivery of services, and methods for reaching potential consumers.

The Council

• Informs and advises ND Vocational Rehabilitation on the effects its programs may be having on North Dakota communities and consumers
• Facilitates public input into the Vocational Rehabilitation State Plan
• Advocates for consumer rights and services, and
• Communicates to public and community leaders the purpose and need for vocational rehabilitation.

The 22 Council members, of whom 12 have disabilities, are selected to serve by the Governor of North Dakota on the basis of their interest, knowledge, and understanding of the needs of individuals with disabilities. Members are advocates for equal opportunities in their communities and in North Dakota, for persons with disabilities.

Membership is comprised of

• 8-Regional representatives
• 4-Business and industry representatives
• 6-Mandated federal/state/departmental representatives
• 1-Independent living center representative
• 1-Representative of the ND Association of Community Facilities
• 1-Parent representative (must have a child or children with disabilities)
• 1-Mental Health Planning Council representative

ND State Rehabilitation Council Committees Include:

• Evaluation Committee
  • Reviews the results of the Vocational Rehabilitation consumer satisfaction surveys
  • Reviews, analyzes and advises ND Vocational Rehabilitation regarding program performance and policy issues
  • Assists in the development of the annual report to the Governor
• Planning Committee
  • Assists in the preparation of the state plan, strategic plan, and plan amendments
  • Assists with public hearings to solicit input from consumers, family members and the public regarding the effectiveness of ND Vocational Rehabilitation services
  • Reviews the public comments
  • Makes recommendations to the full Council for their review and action
• Resource Committee
  • Monitors the progress of the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development to ensure compliance with the federal Rehabilitation Services Administration mandate
  • Reviews progress toward meeting Qualified Rehabilitation Professional Standards for all counselors within the strategic plan timeframe
  • Works with the State Director to ensure that both the Council and the Statewide Independent Living Council are kept informed of funding issues and other legislative issues that impact individuals with disabilities
• Public Relations Committee
  • Enhances the awareness of the Council's mission and its ongoing support for the Vocational Rehabilitation program
• The Ad Hoc Legislative Committee
  • Advocates on behalf of the Council and ND Vocational Rehabilitation services with North Dakota lawmakers

ND State Rehabilitation Council Contact Information

Chairperson
Teresa Kurtz
300 - 2nd Ave NE, Ste 226
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 251-1817 (h)
(701) 952-0220 (w)
teresacommunityoptions@daktel.com

Vice-Chairperson
Jeffrey L. Davis
PO Box 171
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3394 (h)
(701) 547-3247 (w)
jbdavis@gondtc.com

 

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