National Coalition of State Rehabilitation Councils - Advocating for Disabilities
NCSRC works to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities through the public vocational rehabilitation system. Their core values include honesty, respect, responsibility, and accountability. They support disability non-discrimination laws and aim for customer empowerment and independence.
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History of the National Coalition of State Rehabilitation Councils
NCSRC MISSION NCSRC MISSION On behalf of people with disabilities, our national membership coalition will advocate for and work in partnership with the national public vocational rehabilitation system s continual quest for excellence.
NCSRC will be the premiere national organization of the consumer voice to enhance the employment opportunities of persons with disabilities through the public vocational rehabilitation system. OurVision Vision
From the Beginning ~ Began Began November 2005 November 2005 Benefits & drawbacks of establishing a national organization Diversity in the structure of Councils & who they represented Benefits & drawbacks of establishing a national organization Diversity in the structure of Councils & who they represented Common ground and the power of the collective potential is what a led a motivated core of individuals from all parts of our nation to move forward from brainstorming to organizing the NCSRC Common ground and the power of the collective potential is what a led a motivated core of individuals from all parts of our nation to move forward from brainstorming to organizing the NCSRC
NCSRC Core Values We are honest and straightforward in all that we do. We treat everyone with dignity and Integity respect. We act responsibly with resources entrusted to us. We are accountable and act in accordance with these values.
We support the full implementation and enforcement of disability non discrimination laws, particularly the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Commitment
We trust that customers of public vocational rehabilitation will be empowered to make choices which lead to ultimate independence. Excellence
Advocacy We will work to educate and inform the public and government policy makers regarding issues affecting people with disabilities.
We will uphold a broad definition of Diversity diversity that honors and appreciates disability alongside race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, and religion as an integral part of the human experience.
Leadership We will foster leadership among people with disabilities that upholds excellence, quality and inclusive opportunities.
Partnership We will promote a positive collaboration with state and non-governmental agencies to enhance meaningful and sustainable employment for people with disabilities.
Our Common Goals Should Be ~ Maximizing employment Independence Enriching Lives Let us not forget that we are the voice of consumers & stakeholders
We are committed to a partnership based on a spirit of trust and cooperation with Vocational Rehabilitation Administrators and staff so that collaborative efforts will benefit from the NCSRC customer voice. Teamwork
We support a public vocational rehabilitation service system that is structured in a manner that reflects the social, political, historic, and economic experience of disability. Culture
Communication We value effective communication through appropriate formats.
Here are a few tips Here are a few tips Advocate for your VR Work in partnership with the agency Understand the standards & indicators/needs assessment Participate in the agency s policy consultation group Ask questions!
NCSRC is here for you! You may contact us personally or through the website which will generate an email to the President Graham Sisson and/or Vice President Sherry Taylor or you may call us at any time: Graham Sisson (205) 706-4034 Sherry Taylor (304) 561-4846
Visit us on the website www.ncsrc.net
