The State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind is mandated by both state and federal law. The council gives advice and recommendations to the State Services for the Blind about its products and services. Visit the SRC-B website.
The Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities seeks to assure that persons with developmental disabilities receive the necessary support to achieve increased independence, self determination, productivity, and integration into the community. Visit the DD Council website.
The Minnesota Council on Disability advises the governor, state agencies, state legislature, and the public on disability issues and advocates for policies and programs in the public and private sectors that advance the rights of Minnesotans with disabilities. Visit the MCD website.
The VR program received 78.70% of federal fiscal year 2024 funding through grants from the U.S. Department of Education. The federal fiscal year 2024 grants totaled $52,850,455. The required state match for these funds is $14,299,999. The state of Minnesota appropriated $14.3 million to meet the match requirement.
