Blind, Rehabilitation Council for the

Provides training, counseling, and support to help Washington residents of all ages, who are blind or visually impaired, pursue employment, education, and independent living. The Council is an advisory group of volunteers appointed by the Governor who provide counsel and recommendations on the progress of the Department of Services for the Blind.
Board Websitehttps://dsb.wa.gov/council-members
Policy AreaHuman Services
Governor Appointments15
Total Board Positions16
Statutory AuthorityRCW 74.18.070 and 29 USC 725:(b)(1)(A)(xi)
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel reimbursement
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits2 full terms under federal statute
Member Requirements: A majority of the voting members shall be blind persons. Rehabilitation councilmembers shall be residents of the state of Washington, and shall be appointed in accordance with the categories of membership specified in the federal rehabilitation act of 1973 as now or hereafter amended.

Member List

Blind, Rehabilitation Council for the
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Harlow, Julie 09/14/2022 09/13/2025 Representatives of business, industry, and labor
2 Kamaunu, Jacob 09/16/2021 09/13/2024 Representatives of business, industry, and labor
3 Geary, Kristin 11/23/2022 09/13/2025 Representative of community rehabilitation program service providers
4 Moras, Rebekah (Bek) 11/23/2022 09/13/2025 Representative of the Statewide Independent Living Council
5 Arvidson, Andrew 09/14/2022 09/13/2025 Representatives of business, industry, and labor
6 Thompson, Kara 10/25/2023 09/13/2026 Qualified vocational rehabilitation counselor, with knowledge of and experience with vocational rehabilitation programs
7 Hicks, Shawnda 11/30/2023 09/13/2025 Representative of a parent training and information center
8 Bean, Jennifer 10/25/2023 09/30/2026 Representative of the client assistance program
9 Watkinson, Laurence 09/14/2022 09/13/2025 Current or former applicants for, or recipients of, vocational rehabilitation services
10 Colcock, Kristina 09/14/2022 09/13/2025 Representative of a disability advocacy group representing individuals who are blind
11 Stewart, Lisa 02/29/2024 09/13/2026 Representative of the State educational agency responsible for the public education of students with disabilities
12 Zilar, Christopher 10/25/2023 09/13/2026 Native 121 Program
13 Brannon, Julie 09/14/2022 09/13/2025 Current or former applicants for, or recipients of, vocational rehabilitation services
14 Logston, Sara 09/14/2022 09/13/2025 Representative of an individual who is blind and has multiple disabilities; and has difficulty in representing himself or herself or is unable due to disabilities to represent himself or herself
15 Wilson, Cathy 09/14/2022 09/13/2025 Representatives of business, industry, and labor
16 Dowling, William 09/09/2024 09/13/2026 Representative of the State workforce investment board.
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