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Overview of Statewide AT Program Advisory Councils

Overview of Statewide AT Program Advisory Councils. This PowerPoint will allow you to…. Describe the purpose of a statewide AT program advisory council. Describe the basic requirements of a statewide AT program advisory council. Describe the function of a statewide AT Program advisory council.

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Overview of Statewide AT Program Advisory Councils

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  1. Overview of Statewide AT Program Advisory Councils

  2. This PowerPoint will allow you to… • Describe the purpose of a statewide AT program advisory council. • Describe the basic requirements of a statewide AT program advisory council. • Describe the function of a statewide AT Program advisory council.

  3. Purpose of Advisory Council To help plan, implement, and evaluate activities of statewide AT program programs.

  4. The AT Act says: An advisory council will provide consumer-responsive, consumer-driven advice to the state for planning of, implementation of, and evaluation of the activities carried out through the grant, including setting the measurable goals.

  5. Basic Membership Requirements • Individuals with disabilities/ family or guardian on an individual with a disability • Representative from vocational rehabilitation and from a state agency for individuals who are blind- if separate agency • Representative from a state center for independent living • Representative from the state workforce investment board • Representative from state education agency

  6. Basic Membership Requirements Individuals with disabilities- A statewide AT program advisory council is required to be composed of a majority of individuals (51%) with disabilities who use AT, or by their family members or guardians.

  7. Example of an Advisory Council • Minimum membership: Nine (9) Members • Five (5) Consumers (or family members) • Four (4) Agency Representatives: • Vocational Rehabilitation • Independent Living Center • Workforce Investment Board • State Educational Agency

  8. Basic Requirements A statewide AT Program advisory council is required to be: • Geographically representative of the state. • Reflect the diversity of the state with respect to race, ethnicity, and types of disabilities across the age span.

  9. The Advisory Council Members Members of the state AT advisory council cannot be compensated for their services, but they can be reimbursed for services to participate in the council- e.g., travel costs.

  10. Advisory Council Functions • Provide expertise • Liaison between the advisory council and community • Identify needs to improve current statewide AT program activities • Evaluation and oversight of statewide AT program activities • Identifying potential funding sources for program

  11. Considerations • Recruiting members • Orienting members • Conducting an advisory council meeting • Establishing policies for the advisory council

  12. For more information contact: RESNA Catalyst Project1700 North Moore Street, Suite 1540Arlington, VA 22209-1903Phone: 703/524-6686  Fax: 703/524-6630  TTY: 703/524-6639Email: Catalyst@resna.org Website: http://www.resnaprojects.org/

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