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Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Statewide Rehabilitation Advisory Council
Board Information
Policy Area
Health and Human ServicesPurpose
To advise the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission on the provision of vocational rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities, in compliance with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act.Seat Restrictions
Term Limit: 2 | Term Length: 3Meeting Information
The Council shall convene at least four meetings a year and conduct such forums or hearings as the Council considers appropriate. Meetings, hearings and forums shall be publicly announced and shall be open and accessible to the general public.Compensation
NoneLegal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Matthew J. Bander | Disabilities Rep 4 | Governor | October 20, 2019 |
| Mr. Youcef J. Bellil | Disabilities Rep 2 | Governor | December 3, 2017 |
| Inez S. Canada Esq. | Disabilities Rep 7 | Governor | October 20, 2020 |
| Mr. Charles Carr | EXO MRC (MRC) | Ex Officio | - |
| Ms. Lisa Chiango | Disabilities Rep 1 | Governor | October 20, 2017 |
| Ms. Barbara Cipriani | Business/Labor/Industries 3 | Governor | October 20, 2021 |
| Ms. Dawn E. Clark | Disabilities Rep 5 | Governor | October 20, 2017 |
| Mr. Richard Colantonio | Disabilities Rep 3 | Governor | October 20, 2020 |
| Ms. Naomi Goldberg | CAP | Governor | October 20, 2016 |
| Mr. Steven S. Higgins | SILC Rep | Governor | October 10, 2026 |
| Mr. Stephen T. Lamaster | Community Rehab Service Provider Rep | Governor | October 20, 2021 |
| Dr. Lusa Lo | Higher Education Rep 2 | Governor | October 20, 2019 |
| Ms. Olga M. Lopez | Parent Training/ Info Center Rep | Governor | October 20, 2022 |
| Ms. Catherine D. O'Neil | Business/Labor/Industries 4 | Governor | October 26, 2020 |
| Ms. Katherine R. Queally | Un-served/Underserved Rep 2 | Governor | October 20, 2017 |
| Ms. Ellie Starr | Business/Labor/Industries 2 | Governor | October 20, 2021 |
| Ms. Olympia Stroud | Higher Education Rep 1 | Governor | October 20, 2022 |
| Ms. Heather A. Wood | Disabilities Rep 6 | Governor | October 20, 2017 |
| Ms. Rosanna Woodmansee | Business/Labor/Industries 1 | Governor | October 20, 2017 |
| - | WIB Rep | Governor | October 20, 2007 |
| - | Un-served/Underserved Rep 1 | Governor | October 20, 2017 |
| - | Disabilities Rep. 8 | Governor | - |