Advisory Councils

The Division for the Visually Impaired has four advisory groups which provide input to the Director about the operation and activities of the agency.

Governor's Advisory Council for the Blind (GACB)

This 7 member Council serves in an advisory capacity to the Director of the Division for the Visually Impaired. The Council considers matters relating to the general supervision and control of the education, training and welfare of blind and visually impaired persons residing in Delaware. The council normally meets the first Friday of each month (except in summer). Please check the Statewide Calendar for meeting times and locations.

State Rehabilitation Council (SRC)

This Council, mandated by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is comprised of advocates, consumers, government representatives and the business community from all corners of the state. The SRC serves as a liaison between the state agency for the blind, The Division for the Visually Impaired, and their consumers, those individuals who are blind or visually impaired in the state of Delaware. The Council usually meets on a quarterly basis. Please check the Statewide Calendar for meeting times and locations.

State Use Law Commission (SULC)

TITLE 16 of the Delaware Code defines the State Use Law and established the Commission with the goal of encouraging and assisting blind and other severely handicapped individuals to achieve maximum personal independence through useful and productive gainful employment by assuring an expanded and constant market for their products and services. The Commission is composed of nine members appointed by the Governor for four year terms. The Commission usually meets on a monthly basis. Please check the Statewide Calendar for meeting times and locations.

Independent Living Advisory Council (ILAC)

The purpose of the Independent Living Advisory Committees to provide guidance in the development and expansion of the Independent Living Services program on a statewide basis to DVI, as well as to the State Independent Living Council (SILC), through DVI. ILAC meets quarterly in Dover. The committee is appointed by the Director of DVI. For additional information or an application, please contact DVI at 302-255-9800.