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Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council (WRC)
Information About WRC
- What is WRC?
- A Statement of Mission
- Vision Statement
- Values/Guiding Principles
- 2017 Annual Report
- WRC By-Laws
WRC Public Meetings
The WRC meets quarterly in various locations throughout the state. Public comment is welcome at each meeting during the public comment period on the agenda.
Per Executive Order #235 to further increase open and transparent government in Wisconsin, public meeting minutes and agendas are now available on the Wisconsin Public Meeting Notices & Minutes website.
Meeting Schedule
For a complete agenda or to request special accommodations, please email DVR WI Rehab Council or call 608-261-0050 at least five business days prior to the meeting.
2017 Meetings:
- February 7, 2018 – Madison
- Committees (times TBD)
- February 8, 2018 – Madison
- Full Council (times TBD)
- May 9, 2018 – Steven's Point
- Committees (times TBD)
- May 10, 2018 – Steven's Point
- Full Council (times TBD)
- August 8, 2017 – Milwaukee area
- Committees (times TBD)
- August 9, 2017 – Milwaukee area
- Full Council (times TBD)
- November 7, 2017 – Wisconsin Dells
- Committees (times TBD)
- November 8, 2017 – Wisconsin Dells
- Full Council (times TBD)
Archived Meeting Minutes
WRC Members
| Nancy Molfenter, Chair
Department of Public Instruction (Madison) |
Rob Buettner, Vice Chair
Advocate for Persons with Disabilities (Milwaukee) |
Patrick Young, Secretary/Treasurer
Advocate for Persons with Disabilities (Germantown) |
| Delora Newton, Director of Designated State Unit
Council on Workforce Investment (Madison) |
Linda Vegoe
Client Assistance Program (Madison) |
Jason Ostrowski
State Independent Living Council (Waukesha) |
| Julie Barker
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Janesville) |
Thomas Benziger
Advocate for Persons with Disabilities (East Troy) |
Jaclyn Borchardt
Advocate for Persons with Disabilities (Milwaukee) |
| Matthew Busch
Business, Industry and Labor (Appleton) |
Jim Dobrinska
Business, Industry and Labor (Milwaukee) |
Jodi Hanna
Advocate for Persons with Disabilities (Rice Lake) |
| Traci Jones
Business, Industry, and Labor (Wisconsin Dells) |
Barbara Klug
Advocate for Persons with Disabilities (Madison) |
Ramsey Lee
Advocate for Persons with Disabilities (Madison) |
| Tracy Mace
Business, Industry, and Labor (Janesville) |
Catherine Steffke
Advocate for Persons with Disabilities (Oak Creek) |
Beth Swedeen
Advocate for Persons with Disabilities (Madison) |
| Matthew Zellmer
Parent Training and Information Center (Milwaukee) |
Additional Information
Anyone wishing to submit public comments to WRC, can email the DVR Rehab Council. Written comments can also be mailed to:
Central Office -- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
201 East Washington Avenue, PO Box 7852
Madison, WI 53707-7852
For more information about WRC contact:
- DVR WI Rehab Council, 608-261-0050
- Nancy Molfenter, Chair, 608-266-1146
