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About Us |
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HISTORY |
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In 1992, The General Assembly legislated the development of the Disability Services Boards (DSB) to assist localities in identifying and addressing the needs of persons with physical and sensory disabilities in their communities. The law states that every county and city shall establish either singly or in combination with another political subdivision, a local Disability Services Board. The Middle Peninsula DSB appointees began serving May 6, 1993, to advise state and local government, and, through incentive grants, leverage private and public dollars to improve service delivery and public awareness. |
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DUTIES |
Exchange information with other local boards regarding services to persons with physical and sensory disabilities and best practices in the delivery of services; |
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Provide such other assistance and advice to local governments as may be requested; |
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Provide information and resources referral to local governments regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act; |
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Administer the Rehabilitative Services Incentive Fund and serve as a catalyst for the development of public and private funding sources; and |
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Develop and make available for public comment an assessment of local needs and priorities of people with physical and sensory disabilities, updated every three years; |
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MEMBERSHIP |
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Members are appointed by their local government. Membership must include at least one local official from each of the participating jurisdictions, two representatives of the business community, and persons with physical and sensory disabilities or their family members. Each board must have no less than thirty- percent representation by persons with disabilities or their family members. |
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MEETINGS |
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The MPDSB meets quarterly on the third Monday of the month in the Middle Peninsula PDC Board Room at 1:00 pm. Please call 804-758-2311 or e-mail to verify meeting time, date and location. |
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April 14, 2008 at 1:30 pm |
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Board Members |
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| Essex |
Franklin Brizendine
Chairman |
Gary Allen
County Administrator |
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| Gloucester |
Georgette Hurley
Assistant County Administrator |
Ray Doggett
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| King and Queen |
Vacant .
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Ronald Hachey
County Administrator |
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| King William |
David Hansen
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Frank Pleva
County Administrator |
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| Mathews |
Sherry Ashe
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David Rowe
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| Middlesex |
Jack Miller
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"Skitch" Colaw
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