Montana Vocational Rehabilitation Council General Information
Purpose of Council ---The purpose of the Montana Vocational Rehabilitation Council is to advise the VR program on policy and program issues, delivery of services to consumers, and methods for reaching potential consumers
Membership of Council --- The Council is composed of 21 members representing different disabilities, business, education, and advocacy groups. The members come from all parts of Montana, and over 50% of the members must have disabilities.
Meetings ---The Council meets four times a year, generally in Helena. Each year the Council holds one meeting out of town. Most meetings last a day and a half. In addition, some Council members meet with MVR management staff to help craft the agency's annual operational plan. Council members are also invited to the Vocational Rehabilitation All Staff Meeting held each year in the spring. Members are reimbursed for travel expenses and also receive a small honorarium.
Activities --- The Council writes an annual report to the Governor describing the status and effectiveness of the Vocational Rehabilitation program; reviews and analyzes the consumer satisfaction with the agency; advises the agency on policy and procedure, and helps to develop the agency state and strategic plans.
Vocational Rehabilitation Mission -- The mission of Vocational Rehabilitation is “Promoting Work and Independence for Montanans with Disabilities”.
Page last updated 07/26/2006
