What is the BESB Statewide Rehabilitation Council?

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The State Rehabilitation Council (the Council or SRC), comprised of individuals appointed by the Governor, works in partnership with, and provides advice to Aging and Disability Services - Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program in Connecticut.


Current Members

  • Brandy Altergott
  • Contessa Big Crow-Jenkins (Secretary)
  • Jay Brown
  • Joseph Carbone
  • John Carnemolla
  • William DeMaio (Vice Chairman)
  • Lorraine Florio
  • Shannon Gale
  • Bernadette Jackel
  • Jennifer Jenkins (Client Assistance Program Representative)
  • Nicole Jezairian
  • Lucretia Jones
  • Laura Knapp
  • Phillip Magalnick (Chairman)
  • Jim McCollum
  • Shelley Ann McDermott
  • Alison Baranauskas (ex-officio)
  • Deb Reed
  • Heide Sulewski
  • Melissa Thompson (Treasurer)
  • Marilyn Wenzel
  • Carol Jenkins (BESB Director)

Meeting Minutes and Agendas

Browse all minutes and agendas from meetings of the BESB Statewide Rehabilitation Council.

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