Council Information

Department: MO Rehabilitation Council for the Blind
Chairperson, State Rehabilitation Council: Russell McCampbell   
Telephone Number: 573-442-1760
Mailing Address: 708 Gunnison Court, Columbia, MO  65203
E-mail Address: rmccampb3@mchsi.com

Authority: Executive Order 93-01
Length of Term: 3 years; 1 reappointment allowed

Council Members:

Number of Members: 23 members minimum
Number of Members Appointed by Governor: 23 members
Special Membership Requirements: members must represent a Community Rehabilitation Program, business/industry/labor, disability advocacy groups, current or former consumers of the agency, parents of disabled children, a Client Assistance Program, vocational rehabilitation counselors, Missouri Parents Act, Division of Special Education, Workforce Investment Board and the Statewide Independent Living Council; at least 50% of the members must be persons with disabilities.
Senate Advice and Consent Required: no
Political Affiliation Required: no
Geographic Affiliation Required: no
Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Board Function: The State Rehabilitation Advisory Council for the Blind gives advice and recommendations to Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, a section of the Family Support Division on all matters pertaining to services available to blind and visually impaired Missourians.

Council Meetings:

Number of Meetings Per Year: 4 meetings; committee meetings as needed
Location of Meetings: varying locations
Duration of Meetings: 2 days
Preparation Time Required for Each Meeting: 4 to 8 hours
Total Average Hourly Time Commitment Per Month: 6 to 8 hours

Subcommittees:

Program/Policy Committee, Planning Committee, Evaluation Committee, Children's Education Ad Hoc Committee, Governmental Affairs Committee