Hi Kristin, we sit on the SSEAC as a non-voting member. Although it would be great to be voting member, I have not pushed it because I have found that our influence is quite substantial regardless of ability to vote. Most of the votes are on procedural matters. When there are substantive recommendations or MOTIONS, I say my piece prior to the vote. This may in part be because we have such a close working relationship with our state Dept. of Education. Our Parent Training and Information program (PTI) is also a non voting member.

Heidi Lawyer

Executive Director
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD)
1100 Bank St, 7th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219
804-786-9369

804-240-9788 (mobile)
800-846-4464
www.VaBoard.org

This electronic communication may contain confidential or privileged information for an intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately by return email and delete this email without disclosing, duplicating or otherwise transmitting the contents, including all attachments.

On Mon, Feb 4, 2019 at 3:17 PM Murphy, Kirsten <xxxxxx@vermont.gov> wrote:

Hello Fellow EDs,

We are seeking a change in state statute that would give the Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council a seat on our state’s Special Education Advisory Board, which is established per 34 CFR § 300.167-169

Wondering how many other DD Councils have a seat on their state Special Education Advisory Board, whether by statute or appointment?

Thanks,

Kirsten

Kirsten Murphy

Executive Director

Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council

xxxxxx@Vermont.gov

(802) 828-1312

Bringing Vermonters with Developmental Disabilities

Into the Heart of Vermont Communities.