Disability Commission
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Description:
To identify and recommend legislative priorities and policies for adoption or examination by the General Assembly in order to provide ongoing support in developing and reviewing services and funding related to Virginians with physical and sensory disabilities.
Report Date:
October 1, Annually
Expiration Date:
Contingent expiration date
Qualifications:
Citizen members are appointed by either the Speaker of the House or Senate Rules Committee upon consideration of the recommendation of the Governor, if any, for terms of 2 (two) years.
Staff Contact:
Trevor Merrion, Division of Legislative Services, tmerrion@dls.virginia.gov
Cathy Hooe, House Committee Operations, chooe@house.virginia.gov
Tiffany Harris-Greene, House Committee Operations, THarris-Greene@house.virginia.gov
All members appointed by Speaker of the House. Appointment coincident with House term.
House Members:
| Name |
|---|
| The Honorable Amy J. Laufer, Commission Chair |
| The Honorable Patrick A. Hope |
| The Honorable Phillip A. Scott |
| The Honorable Laura Jane Cohen |
All members appointed by Senate Committee on Rules. Appointment coincident with Senate term.
Senate Members:
| Name | Appointed By |
|---|---|
| The Honorable Barbara A. Favola, Commission Vice-Chair | |
| Vacancy (Hashmi, The Honorable Ghazala F.) | Senate Committee on Rules |
Citizen Members:
| Name | Representing | Appointed By | Term |
|---|
| Conner Cummings | Consumer with a disability | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2026 |
| Mrs. Gayl Brunk | Citizen at large | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2026 |
| Ann Flippin | Member of medical, insurance or rehabilitative profession | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2026 |
| John Tolleris | Consumer with a disability | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/30/2026 |
| Tom Vandever | Member of medical, insurance or rehabilitative profession | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/30/2026 |
| Max # House: | 4 | Appointment Coincident With House Term? | YES |
| Max # Senate: | 2 | Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? | YES |
| Max # Citizens: | 5 | ||
| Max # Ex Officio: | 0 |