It is truly an honor for me, as well as each member of our Council to have been entrusted with this formidable responsibility. The composition of this SRAC meets all federally mandated categories. Presently eleven out of seventeen members are consumers. Additionally, there are two parent representatives. This membership meets not only the mandate of the federal law, but the spirit intended by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Representation also reflects geographical diversity.
Again, I can only address activities initiated subsequent to June 4, 1996. The subject matter to be addressed by these Committees have become relevant to the agency due to changes in law or in related business practices. The work of these Committees is far from completed. Below is a list of these Committees and a statement of their current status. This Committee is attempting to establish guidelines for BVS counselors who are dealing with high school transition-age consumers.