Advisory Councils

• 2011 Annual Report

The State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) is Vocational Rehabilitation's (VR) central advisory group. This group advises VR on its policy and procedures. The SRC is a group of New Hampshire residents, more than half of which are persons with disabilities, who are appointed by the Governor to advise her and the agency on issues related to the employment of persons with disabilities.

The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) identifies and sets priorities for independent living services in New Hampshire, thus insuring participation by persons with disabilities in the planning process of the State Plan. Members or the SILC are appointed by the Governor and the majority are individuals with disabilities.

The SILC

• Critically examines the needs of individuals with disabilities;
• Develops the State Plan for Independent Living with the State Agency;
• Advocates for individuals with disabilities;
• Evaluates independent living programs in the state;
• Produces educational materials.

To share your thoughts "on disability related issues" or for more information contact

Paula Ninivaggi
Program Assistant
c/o Governor's Commission on Disability
57 Regional Drive
Concord, NH 03301
Tel: (603) 271-2773 or 1-800-852-3405 (Voice/TTY)
FAX (603) 271-2837
Paula.Ninivaggi@nh.gov

• SILC Web site

The Governor may appoint any of the following

• You or any individual with a disability or your representative.
• Other rehabilitation service providers.
• Representatives from programs with which VR has cooperative agreements and groups from which VR would like to receive advice.
• Business people

State Rehabilitation Council Officers

Chair: Mariellen MacKay
1st Vice Chair: Dorine Pelletier
2nd Vice Chair: Charlene Mayo
3rd Vice Chair: John Richards