Wyoming Department of Workforce Services

Mission Statement

The Wyoming State Rehabilitation Council's mission is to review, analyze, and advise the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in the delivery of effective rehabilitation services which lead to employment and the independence of Wyoming's citizens with disabilities.

The Wyoming SRC meets at various locations around the state in person and via video conferencing. The subcommittees meet on alternating months to address assigned work and report back to the full Council in scheduled sessions.

We are currently seeking members from Wyoming communities to join the State Rehabilitation Council.

SRC Meetings

Interested in joining the SRC?

Send us an email at SRCwyoming@gmail.com, or apply here.

SRC Annual Reports

State Rehabilitation Council Committees

Review Committee

Duties and responsibilities of the Review Committee include but are not limited to the following:

1. Review, analyze, and advise DVR regarding the State Plan prior to its submission to the Rehabilitation Service Administration, RSA.
2. Organize SRC activities to support and assist with successful accomplishment of State Plan goals, as appropriate.
3. Review and analyze DVR policies and procedures for better understanding of DVR process and decision making. Recommend systemic changes as appropriate. Refer to Article II, 2.01 Purpose, 1), 2), 3), and 5) for all duties and responsibilities listed above.

Outreach Committee

Duties and responsibilities of the Outreach Committee include but are not limited to the following:

1. Organize collaboration and cooperation activities with other agencies and advisory councils; i.e. Department of Education, Department of Health, State Independent Living Council, Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities, Federal 121 Projects, etc. (Refer to Article II, 2.01 Purpose, 6) & 7).
2. Organize SRC activities to support and assist with the successful accomplishment of State Plan goals, as appropriate.
3. Review and analyze DVR policies and procedures for better understanding of DVR process and decision making. Recommend systemic changes as appropriate. Refer to Article II, 2.01 Purpose, 1), 2), 3), and 5) for all duties and responsibilities listed above.

Membership Committee

Duties and responsibilities of the Membership Committee include but are not limited to the following:

1. Contact and recruit prospective members who meet membership criteria in order to maintain a full council. (Refer to Article III, 3.03 Recommendation for Appointment).
2. Recommend termination of delinquent council members. (Refer to Article III, 3.05 Removal).
3. Organize annual orientations and training activities for new and experienced council members.
4. Review and analyze recently completed Wyoming Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (CSNA) recommendations and their correlation to State Plan goals.
5. Organize SRC activities to support and assist with the successful accomplishment of State Plan goals, as appropriate.
6. Review and analyze DVR policies and procedures for better understanding of DVR process and decision making. Recommend systemic changes as appropriate. Refer to Article II, 2.01 Purpose, 1), 2), 3), and 5) for all duties and responsibilities listed above.

RIPPLE Award Recipients

The RIPPLE Award means Reaching Incredible Places Pursuing Leadership in Employment. This award is given to employers who are dedicated in their support of hiring individuals with disabilities in their company.

Do you want to nominate an outstanding employer in the disability community? Fill out this form.

Resources

• VR Reports to Council
• National Coaltion of State Rehabilitation Councils

Videos

• History of Vocational Rehabilitation
• The Rehabilitation Act
• The Principles and Policies of the Rehabilitation Act
• The Role of the State Rehabilitation Council
• National Disability Employment Awareness PSA

Contact Us

Send an email at SRCwyoming@gmail.com.