Sebelius appoints and reappoints Kansans to the
State Rehabilitation Council

Governor Kathleen Sebelius has appointed 12 and reappointed 8 to the State Rehabilitation Council.

“This council is essential to ensuring Kansans with disabilities have the help they need to gain employment and achieve self-sufficiency,” Sebelius said.

Appointed to the State Rehabilitation Council are:

Larry Burnett, Hutchinson
Karen Fitzpatrick, Stilwell
Robert Hammer, Lyons
David Hanson, Mission
Michael Jones, Lawrence
Kerry Lustick, Salina
Lynda Maddox, Osawatomie
Rocky Nichols, Topeka
Craig Perbeck, Wichita
Brad Rohr, Gorham
Morris Taylor, Topeka
Glen White, Ph.D., Lawrence

Reappointed to this council are:

Wenda Blaauw, Topeka
Barbara Crooks, Manhattan
Julia Fonseca, Topeka
Shannon Jones, Lawrence
Christine Owens, Haven
David Rosenthal, Lawrence
Tami Schwindt, Holcomb
Anita Trainer, Wichita

This council consults with the state workforce investment board to review, analyze, and advise Rehabilitation Services regarding its effectiveness of services provided by state agencies for Kansans with disabilities who are seeking employment.

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