Statewide Council for Vocational Rehabilitation Mission Statement:
“The Mission of the Statewide Council for Vocational Rehabilitation (SCVR) for the state of Kentucky is to analyze policies, programs and services, make recommendations, and advise/partner with the agency and its stakeholders. The goal of this endeavor is to ensure the services, policies, and programs are consumer-oriented and consumer-driven resulting in meaningful employment, self-sufficiency, and independence.”
SCVR Statute
SCVR Bylaws
SCVR Principles
Council Officers
Joe Cowan, Chair
David Allgood, Vice-Chair
Todd Stephens, Member-At-Large
About the Council
The Statewide Council for Vocational Rehabilitation (SCVR) is a consumer-controlled Council that advises the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. The Statewide Council for Vocational Rehabilitation reviews, analyzes, and advises the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation on:
- eligibility, including order of selection,
- extent, scope, and effectiveness of services provided by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation,
- activities that affect or potentially affect the ability of individuals with disabilities to achieve rehabilitation goals.
Additionally, the Council is charged with conducting a review and analysis of program effectiveness and consumer satisfaction with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation as well as other public and private entities that serve individuals with disabilities and use funds made available under the Rehabilitation Act. The Statewide Council for Vocational Rehabilitation has a partnership role with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.
The Statewide Council for Vocational Rehabilitation meets on a quarterly basis. The public is invited to attend all meetings. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids are provided with a one-week notice.
If you wish to serve on the Statewide Council for Vocational Rehabilitation, please complete an
Online Application at the Kentucky Boards and Commissions page or you can complete a
Paper Application and send to:
Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Mayo-Underwood Building
500 Mero Street
1st Floor SE
Frankfort, KY 40601
On October 1, 2018, the former Statewide Council for Vocational Rehabilitation and the State
Rehabilitation Council for the Blind was disassembled and merged into one cohesive entity.
If you wish to attend a SCVR meeting as a member of the public, please contact
Brooke McDaniel.
Upcoming Meetings (Virtual)
Quarterly SCVR Meeting
October 24, 2022 @ 9:00am - 3:00pm
Please RSVP by email before 12:00 pm (EST) on 10/10/2022 to receive meeting information
Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Central Office
Mayo-Underwood Building
500 Mero Street 4th Floor NE
Frankfort, KY 40601
502-564-4440
800-372-7172 (V/TTY)