Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind
The Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind consists of 20 members appointed by the Governor with the majority being blind or visually impaired.
Mission Statement
“The Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind reviews, analyzes & advises on the policy decisions and evaluates the effectiveness of the Florida Division of Blind Services to ensure meaningful access to and use of vocational rehabilitation and independent living programs for Floridians who are blind or visually impaired.”
Vision Statement
“The Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind functions to create a positive impact on the fairness, efficiency, and accessibility of services through the evaluation of consumer feedback and the Florida Division of Blind Services performance.”
Directory of Members
The following individuals are on the Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind. E-mail addresses, where available, were provided by the Council members. Each name is followed by contact information, the category they represent, and the year their term ends. Last update: 11/15/2011.
| Name | Contact Information | Representing | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Alexander | 2387 NW 99th Terrace Miami, FL 33147 (O) (305) 494-4682 (F) (303) 693-3094 Ab4zq@juno.com |
Business/Industry | 2012 |
| Vacant | Vacant | Parent of Blind | 2012 |
| Sheryl Brown (Chair, Planning Committee) |
1106 W. Platt Street Tampa, FL 33606 (O) (813) 251-2407 (F) (813) 254-4305 rehabmgr@tampalighthouse.org |
Business/Industry | 2012 |
| Paul Edwards (Council Chair) |
20330 N.E. Court Miami, FL 33179 (O) (305) 237-1146 pedwards@mdc.edu or edwpaul@bellsouth.net |
Advocacy Group (FCB) | 2011 |
| Jesus Garcia | 5955 W. 16th Lane, Apt. 202 Hialeah, FL 33012 (O) (800) 698-8457 ext. 435 jesusg@logisticare.com |
Independent Living Council (ILC) | 2013 |
| Benedict Grzesik | 499 Royston Lane Melbourne, FL 32940 (C) (321) 446-4899 bgrzesik@cfl.rr.com |
State Workforce Investment Board | 2013 |
| Ted Hull | 607 South Albany Ave #2 Tampa, FL 33606 (H) 813/251-9245 hullted@verizon.net |
Business/Industry | 2013 |
| Paul Kaminsky (Second Vice Chair) | 4295 Powderhorn Court Middleburg, FL 32068 (H) (904) 291-0576 pkaminsky@bellsouth.net |
Advocacy Group (BVA) | 2011 |
| Victoria Magliocchino | 332 Cypress Rd. St. Augustine, FL 32086 (O) (904) 827-2540 (F) (904) 797-1940 vmagliocchino@fldeafblind.org |
Advocacy Group (Deaf-Blind) |
2013 |
| Donte Mickens | 4635 Danson Way Delray Beach, FL 33445 (H) (561) 450-6149 deeantonio@yahoo.com |
Former Client | 2013 |
| Bruce A. Miles (First Vice Chair) | 590 Hammock Court Marco Island, FL 34145 (O) (239) 394-1020 (F) (239) 394-1414 Brokerbruc@aol.com |
Advocacy Group (LIONS) | 2011 |
| Joe Minichiello | 3617 Nightscape Circle Jacksonville, FL 32224 (H) (904) 367-8673 jbmini@comcast.net |
Business/Industry | 2012 |
| Daniel O’Connor | 1809 Art Museum Drive Suite 201 Jacksonville, FL 32207 (O) (904) 348-2730 Daniel.oconnor@dbs.fldoe.org |
VR Counselor (Ex Officio) |
2012 |
| Michele Polland | Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services Rm 614, Turlington Bldg. 325 W. Gaines St. Tallahassee, FL 32399 (O) (850) 245-0945 Michele.Polland@fldoe.org |
State Educational Unit (IDEA) | 2013 |
| Andrew J. Raines | IHMC, 40 South Alcaniz St. Pensacola, FL 32502 (O) (850) 202-4462 araines@ihmc.us |
Former Client | 2013 |
| Vacant | 2011 | ||
| Sylvia Stinson-Perez | Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired 8610 Galen Wilson Blvd. Port Richey, FL 34668 Pasco: (727) 815-0303 Hernando: (352) 754-1132 sperez@lvib.org |
Community Rehabilitation Provider | 2013 |
| Suzanne Townsend | 321 Oak Fern Circle Ormond Beach, FL 32174 (O) 386-677-7760 Town111@bellsouth.net |
Parent Training Center | 2012 |
| Christopher White, esq. | 1000 N. Ashley Dr. Suite 640 Tampa, FL 33602 (O) (850) 488-9071 Christopherw@disabilityrightsflorida.org |
Client Assistance Program | 2013 |
| Joyce Hildreth | Department of Education 325 W. Gaines St. Suite 1114 Tallahassee, FL 32399 (O) 850/245-0300 (F) 850/245-0363 Joyce.Hildreth@dbs.fldoe.org |
Director of Blind Services (Ex Officio) |
N/A |
| Phyllis Dill | DBS Rm 1114, Turlington Bldg. 325 W. Gaines St. Tallahassee, FL 32399 (O) 850/245-0392 (F) 850/245-0363 Phyllis.Dill@dbs.fldoe.org |
Council Staff | NA |