Independent Living Council, State

Develops, signs, and submits the State Plan for Independent Living jointly with DSHS and Health Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Department of Services for the Blind. The Council also monitors and evaluates the implementation of the State Plan. They coordinate activities with the State Rehabilitation Council, the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind, and other councils that address the needs of disability population.
Board Websitehttps://www.wasilc.org/
Policy AreaHuman Services
Governor Appointments11
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityExecutive Order 04-05
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: At least one director of a center for independent living chosen by the directors of centers for independent living within the state. At least one representative of directors of any vocational rehabitation services projects organized by Indian tribes on reservations in Washington and Rehabilitation Act funding. Other representative from center for independent living, parent and guardians for individuals with disabilities, advocates, private business, service providers for individuals with disabilities, and other appropriate individuals. Ex-officio members are representative from state units of DSHS Health Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Department of Services for the Blind and other state agencies providing services for individuals with disabilities.

Member List

Independent Living Council, State
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Meck, Kimberly 10/01/2020 09/30/2023 Director of a center for independent living chosen by the directors of centers for independent living within the state
2 Phelps, Dana 04/04/2024 09/30/2024 Representative of DSHS - DVR (ex-officio)
3 Eyerly, Tricia 10/03/2022 09/30/2025 Representative of Dept of Services for the Blind (ex-officio)
3 Eyerly, Tricia 10/01/2022 09/30/2025 Representative of Dept of Services for the Blind (ex-officio)
4 VACANT Directors of any vocational rehabilitation services projects operated by Indian tribes in Washington
5 MILLER, RAYMOND 10/03/2022 09/30/2025 Other appropriate individual with experience related to disability issues.
6 Morris, Karin 10/21/2021 09/30/2024 Other appropriate individual with experience related to disability issues.
7 Graham, Dion 10/01/2021 09/30/2024 Other appropriate individual with experience related to disability issues.
8 VACANT Other appropriate individual with experience related to disability issues.
9 VACANT Other appropriate individual with experience related to disability issues.
10 Summers, Danna 08/02/2023 09/30/2023 Other appropriate individual with experience related to disability issues.
11 VACANT Other appropriate individual with experience related to disability issues.
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