The State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) is a group of individuals appointed by the Governor to work on behalf of people with disabilities by serving as a source of advice, information, and support for DARS’ vocational rehabilitation (VR) and supported employment programs. The SRC actively seeks out ways to communicate with VR consumers, individuals with disabilities, and those who support them.
Mission
The mission of the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC), in partnership with DARS, and in collaboration with advocacy groups, consumers and their families, is to ensure quality services for Virginians with disabilities to achieve meaningful employment, self-sufficiency and independence.
Vision
That all Virginians with disabilities have access to quality services leading to meaningful employment, self-sufficiency and independence.
Consumer Satisfaction Survey
The SRC works with DARS to assess satisfaction among individuals receiving services from the Division of Rehabilitative Services. In federal fiscal year 2025, feedback was collected from people who had begun their Individualized Plan for Employment but had not yet found a job, offering a real-time snapshot of their experience.
- View past events above for recent prior meetings along with accompanying agendas and minutes. You can also find agendas and minutes from older meetings on our SharePoint website.
Current Members
- Chris Martin, Chair
- Gayl Brunk, Vice Chair
- Frederick Foard, Member-at-Large
- Nick Zweerink, Member-at-Large
- Kathryn Hayfield, DARS Commissioner,
Ex-Officio - Yohance Goodrich, DARS VR Counselor,
Ex-Officio - Becky Alwood
- Marco Callender
- Lillian Garland
- Ryan Haywood
- Beth Klein
- Heidi Lawyer
- Ryan Mauzy
- Patricia Morgan
- Brandy Schantz
- Travis Staton
- Lee Talley
Reports
Annual report copies and past reports may be obtained by contacting the SRC Liaison.
Board
Documents
Committees
This committee, elected annually by the Council, meets quarterly (typically immediately prior to meetings of the full Council) to receive updates and review agenda items for Council business meetings.
View past events above for recent prior meetings along with accompanying agendas and minutes. To obtain agendas or minutes from older meetings, please contact Meghan Cox at Meghan.Cox@dars.virginia.gov or by phone at 804-249-4105.
This committee meets annually, typically in August or September, to provide input and guidance to the agency on the development of the Annual Report on behalf of the Council.
View past events above for recent prior meetings along with accompanying agendas and minutes. To obtain agendas or minutes from older meetings, please contact Meghan Cox at Meghan.Cox@dars.virginia.gov or by phone at 804-249-4105.
This committee is appointed each year at the second quarter meeting of the Council (typically in June) and works to develop a slate of proposed nominees for Executive Committee positions to present for consideration at the third quarter meeting of the Council (typically in August).
View past events above for recent prior meetings along with accompanying agendas and minutes. To obtain agendas or minutes from older meetings, please contact Meghan Cox at Meghan.Cox@dars.virginia.gov or by phone at 804-249-4105.
This committee meets on an as-needed basis to provide the agency with input on administering the triennial Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment.
View past events above for recent prior meetings along with accompanying agendas and minutes. To obtain agendas or minutes from older meetings, please contact Meghan Cox at Meghan.Cox@dars.virginia.gov or by phone at 804-249-4105.
This committee meets on an as-needed basis to provide the agency with input on its ongoing administration of the Consumer Satisfaction Survey, with survey results collected and reported on annually.
View past events above for recent prior meetings along with accompanying agendas and minutes. To obtain agendas or minutes from older meetings, please contact Meghan Cox at Meghan.Cox@dars.virginia.gov or by phone at 804-249-4105.
- Hearing Officer Selection Committee
This Committee meets periodically to provide input on the review and selection process for VR Hearing Officers, who handle appeals of VR decisions or activities. View past events above for recent prior meetings along with accompanying agendas and minutes. To obtain agendas or minutes from older meetings, please contact Meghan Cox at Meghan.Cox@dars.virginia.gov or by phone at 804-249-4105.