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Statewide Independent Living Council
Board Information
Policy Area
Health and Human ServicesPurpose
to participate in planning with and advise the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind concerning the provision of independent living services for persons with disabilities, in compliance with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act.Seat Restrictions
Term Limit: 2 | Term Length: 3Compensation
Council members shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for their reasonable and necessary expenses as provided for in the Rehabilitation Act and subject to the annual appropriation and allocation of federal funds, in conjunction with any annual contribution by the Commonwealth.Legal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Joe Bellil | With Disability 6 | Governor | December 23, 2026 |
| Ms. Coreen Brinckerhoff | ILC Rep. 4 (CORD) | Governor | December 23, 2024 |
| Andrew Brown | With Disability 8 | Governor | December 23, 2026 |
| Mr. Andrew Carr | With Disability 9 | Governor | December 23, 2024 |
| Mr. David Correia | ILC Rep. 8 (MWCIL) | Governor | May 6, 2025 |
| Ms. Mary Dennesen | With Disability 3 | Governor | December 23, 2026 |
| Desiree Forte | With Disability 13 | Governor | December 23, 2025 |
| Ms. Elizabeth Franklin | With Disability 1 | Governor | December 23, 2025 |
| Ms. Nancy Garr-Colzie | With Disability 5 | Governor | December 23, 2026 |
| Ms. Naomi Goldberg | EXO - Office on Disability | Ex Officio | - |
| Ms. Rebecca A. Gutman | Service Provider to or Parent Disabled 2 | Governor | December 23, 2024 |
| Mr. Steven S. Higgins | ILC Rep. 6 (IA) | Governor | December 23, 2025 |
| Ms. Bonnie M. Jones | With Disability 2 | Governor | December 23, 2025 |
| Mr. Michael D. Kennedy | ILC Rep. 5 (CLW) | Governor | November 29, 2024 |
| Yves Lamitie | EXO - Mass Rehab Comm. | Ex Officio | - |
| Mr. Mark Lewis | With Disability 10 | Governor | January 3, 2026 |
| John Mitchell | With Disability 12 | Governor | August 13, 2027 |
| Yacine Ndiaye | With Disability 14 | Governor | October 20, 2027 |
| Ms. Lisa Orgettas | ILC Rep. 7 (ILCNSCA) | Governor | November 29, 2026 |
| Kara Sittig | EXO - Mass. Comm. for the Blind | Ex Officio | - |
| Mr. James Amato Tozza | With Disability 7 | Governor | December 23, 2025 |
| Mary-Kate Wells | With Disability 11 | Governor | July 19, 2027 |
| - | ILC Rep. 11 (STAVROS) | Governor | November 29, 2021 |
| - | ILC Rep. 3 (AdLib) | Governor | December 23, 2024 |
| - | ILC Rep. 2 (SCIL) | Governor | November 29, 2023 |
| - | Service Provider to or Parent Disabled 1 | Governor | November 29, 2018 |
| - | With Disability 4 | Governor | December 23, 2022 |
| - | ILC Rep. 1 (BCIL) | Governor | November 29, 2015 |
| - | Director of ILC | Governor | June 9, 2014 |
| - | EXO - DMH | Ex Officio | - |
| - | EXO - DMR | Ex Officio | - |
| - | EXO - Devel. Disabl. Council | Ex Officio | - |
| - | EXO - DPH | Ex Officio | - |
| - | ILC Rep. 9 (MILCB) | Governor | October 21, 2019 |
| - | ILC Rep. 10 (NILP) | Governor | April 13, 2027 |
| - | EXO- Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rep | Ex Officio | - |