From the NC Department of Health and Human Services: NCDVRS Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP) Steering Committee
Title of committee: NCDVRS Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP) Steering Committee
General overview of committee’s purpose: Employment Service Providers, known as Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRPs), are integral partners in the network of services designed to provide people with disabilities with equal opportunities in achieving their highest level of economic and social independence. With representatives from DVR, DMH/DD/SAS and CRP providers, the NCDVRS CRP Steering Committee focuses on budgetary and program issues and makes recommendations to the NCDVRS Division Director. The committee’s goal is to help ensure the delivery of quality services with informed choice by our consumers. More information on the workgroup can be found at the bottom of this webpage.
Specific Criteria being sought for consumer/family member representation: MH or MH/SA co-occurring or DD Consumers
Number of individuals need for the group: 2
Additional skills or knowledge required of individuals participating in the group: We are seeking consumers who have experienced VR services and/or have tried to access VR services and may have ideas to share on improving the quality of services.
When and where does the committee meet and how frequently? This committee meets quarterly at the NCDVRS offices on the Dix Campus, Raleigh, NC.
Date and time of the first meeting: Next meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 3rd, 2012
Does the opportunity for teleconference or webinar exist? (Briefly explain) Yes, a call-in number is available but attendance in person is preferred.
Is there any remuneration for participants? If yes, please describe in detail. No
Deadline by which recommendations need to be received: Friday, August 10, 2012
What is the selection process? Participants will be selected based on the criteria above (background with VR service/access) and a random sample will be chosen.
