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Disability Commission


Reference
Code §30-233

Purpose
To identify and recommend legislative priorities and policies for adoption or examination by the General Assembly in order to provide ongoing support in developing and reviewing services and funding related to Virginians with disabilities.

Total Membership
11


Senate Members

Name
Linda T. Puller
David W. Marsden

House Members

Name
Robert D. Orrock, Sr.
Brenda L. Pogge, V. Chair
Ronald A. Villanueva
David J. Toscano

Citizen MembersRecommendation of the Governor, if any

Name Representing Appointing AuthorityTerm
Frank D. LombardiConsumer with a disabilitySenate Rules2 yrs., expires 6/30/14
Nancy MercerMember of medical, insurance or rehabilitation professionSenate Rules2 yrs., expires 6/30/14
Sandra A. CookConsumer with a disabilitySpeaker of the House2 yrs., expires 6/30/14
William FullerMember of medical, insurance or rehabilitation professionSpeaker of the House2 yrs., expires 6/30/14
Gayl BrunkCitizen-at-largeSpeaker of the House2 yrs., expires 6/30/14


Special Workgroups or Sub Committees:
Work Group #1: Housing and Transportation
Work Group #2: Education and Employment
Work Group #3: Publicly-funded Services
Report Date
October 1, Annually
*Note: Chpt. 741, Acts of Assembly (2012) repeals Code §30-239; sunset clause ending the Commission on July 1, 2012.

Staff Contact(s)
Sarah Stanton, Division of Legislative Services (804) 786-3591
Thomas Stevens, Division of Legislative Services (804) 786-3591
Christine McCormick, House Committee Operations (804) 698-1540

Website
http://dls.virginia.gov/commissions/vdc.htm