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: 10/31/2012 (Halloween).
| Name | Contact Information | Representing | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Sayer (First Vice Chair) |
12516 Hammock Pointe Circle Clermont, Fl. 34711 (O) 707-430-0324 (F) 707-430-0324 misteradvocate@aol.com |
Business/Industry | 2015 |
| Bruce A. Miles (Council Chair) | 590 Hammock Court Marco Island, FL 34145 (H) (239) 394-1020 (F) (239) 394-1414 Brokerbruc@aol.com |
Parent of Blind | 2015 |
| 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 | 2015 |
| Paul Edwards (Chair, Evaluation Committee) |
20330 N.E. Court Miami, FL 33179 (H) (305) 692-9206 Edwards.paul955@gmail.com |
Advocacy Group (FCB) | 2014 |
| VACANT | 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 thull10@tampabay.rr.com |
Business/Industry | 2013 |
| Paul Kaminsky (Second Vice Chair) | 4295 Powderhorn Court Middleburg, FL 32068 (H) (904) 291-0576 pkaminsky@bellsouth.net |
Advocacy Group (BVA) | 2014 |
| 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 (C) (850) 445-5648 deeantonio@yahoo.com or Donte_Mickens@ncci.com |
Former Client | 2013 |
| Sandra Martin | Work:
35 West Mariana Ave. N. Fort Myers, FL 33903 (0) (239) 997-7797 (F) (239) 997-8462 smartin@vipcenter.com |
Advocacy Group (LIONS) | 2014 |
| Joe Minichiello | 3617 Nightscape Circle Jacksonville, FL 32224 (H) (904) 367-8673 jbmini@comcast.net |
Business/Industry | 2015 |
| 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) |
2015 |
| Leanne Grillot | Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services 325 W. Gaines St., Rm 614 Tallahassee, FL 32399 (O) (850) 245-0478 Leanne.Grillot@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 |
| Gloria Mills | 504 South Armenia Ave. #1319-B Tampa, FL 33609 (H) (813) 254-8249 (O) (813) 837-1100 (C) (813) 340-9754 (F) (813) 837-1105 gloria@irescue-tax.com |
Advocacy Group (NFB) | 2014 |
| 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 |
| Lenora Marten | 7175 Overland Park Blvd E. Jacksonville, FL 32244 (c) (904) 229-9554 fopbc@aol.com |
Parent Training Center | 2015 |
| Christopher White, esq. | 1000 N. Ashley Dr. Suite 640 Tampa, FL 33602 (O) (850) 488-9071 Christopherw@disabilityrightsflorida.org |
Client Assistance Program | 2013 |
| Aleisa McKinlay | Department of Education 325 W. Gaines St. Suite 1114 Tallahassee, FL 32399 (O) 850/245-0300 (F) 850/245-0363 Aleisa.McKinlay@dbs.fldoe.org |
Interim Director of Blind Services (Ex Officio) |
9999 |
| 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 |