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Independent Living Council, State

Develops, signs, and submits the State Plan for Independent Living jointly with DSHS and Health Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Department of Services for the Blind. The Council also monitors and evaluates the implementation of the State Plan. They coordinate activities with the State Rehabilitation Council, the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind, and other councils that address the needs of disability population.

Board Website
https://www.wasilc.org/council
Policy Area
Human Services
Governor Appointments
11
Total Board Positions
11
Statutory Authority
Executive Order 04-05
Statutory Authority Website
Link to Authorizing Source
Public Disclosure Required?
No
Senate Confirmation Required?
No
Compensation
Term Length (years) 3
Statutory Term Limits
Board Requirements
At least one director of a center for independent living chosen by the directors of centers for independent living within the state. At least one representative of directors of any vocational rehabitation services projects organized by Indian tribes on reservations in Washington and Rehabilitation Act funding. Other representative from center for independent living, parent and guardians for individuals with disabilities, advocates, private business, service providers for individuals with disabilities, and other appropriate individuals. Ex-officio members are representative from state units of DSHS Health Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Department of Services for the Blind and other state agencies providing services for individuals with disabilities.

Current Members

Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Meck, Kimberly 10/01/2020 09/30/2023 Director of a center for independent living chosen by the directors of centers for independent living within the state
2 Redmon, Terry 10/01/2021 09/30/2024 Representative of DSHS - DVR (ex-officio)
3 Eyerly, Tricia 10/03/2022 09/30/2025 Representative of Dept of Services for the Blind (ex-officio)
3 Eyerly, Tricia 10/01/2022 09/30/2025 Representative of Dept of Services for the Blind (ex-officio)
4 Adamson, Donna 12/18/2020 09/30/2023 Directors of any vocational rehabilitation services projects operated by Indian tribes in Washington
5 MILLER, RAYMOND 10/03/2022 09/30/2025 Other appropriate individual with experience related to disability issues.
5 Nabors, Ryan 11/06/2019 09/30/2022 Other appropriate individual with experience related to disability issues.
6 Morris, Karin 10/21/2021 09/30/2024 Other appropriate individual with experience related to disability issues.
7 Graham, Dion 10/01/2021 09/30/2024 Other appropriate individual with experience related to disability issues.
8 Schrenk, Tyler 10/03/2022 09/30/2025 Other appropriate individual with experience related to disability issues.
8 Funes, Ricardo 08/07/2020 09/30/2022 Other appropriate individual with experience related to disability issues.
9 Marteeny, Naomi 10/03/2022 09/30/2025 Other appropriate individual with experience related to disability issues.
10 VACANT Other appropriate individual with experience related to disability issues.
11 VACANT Other appropriate individual with experience related to disability issues.

* indicates serving at the pleasure

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