DISABILITIES ADVISORY COUNCIL (DAC)
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Meetings |
Upcoming meeting
dates include: December 11,
2009 at VOPA in Richmond.
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Council Mission
The mission of the Council is to provide
recommendations, information, and advice to the Governing Board of the Virginian Office for
Protection and Advocacy (VOPA). This helps to assure that individuals
with disabilities are free from abuse, neglect, and related rights
violations. Input from Council members on
issues in their local disability community is also encouraged. |
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Council Membership
The Council consists of 10 – 20
members and shall be broadly representative of the diverse culture and geography
of Virginia. The membership of Council shall include individuals with disabilities who are
eligible for disability-related services, or who received or are receiving
disability-related services, or parents, family members, guardians, advocates,
other
representatives, or disability-related service providers. The majority of
Council membership will be comprised of persons with disabilities or family
members.
If you are interested in joining Council, please complete the
Council Application (Word/PDF) and return the form to the address shown. If you
have questions about the Council, please contact VOPA at 804-225-2042 or 1-800-552-3962 or e-mail to
general.vopa@vopa.virginia.gov. |
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Council Members
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| Betty Fredrichsen |
Mary Jane Sufficool |
| Larry Fredrichsen, Interim
Vice-Chair |
Linda VanAken |
| Shirley McInnis |
Monica Wiley |
| Melanie Paul |
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Virginia
Office for Protection and Advocacy