Blind and Vision Impaired, Board for the

Purpose

The Virginia Board for the Blind and Vision Impaired shall advise the Governor, the Secretary of Health and Human Resources, the Commissioner, and the General Assembly on the delivery of public services to and the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities on matters relating to this title, and on such other matters as requested; and review and comment on policies, budgets and requests for appropriations for the Department prior to their submission to the Secretary of Health and Human Resources and the Governor and on applications for federal funds.

Term

Four years; no more than two full successive terms

Composition

The Governor appoints seven members; membership shall, at all times, include four persons who are blind. The chairman must be selected from the blind members.

Vacant Seats

No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.

Current Board Members

Joseph Ashley

Person who is Blind Membership expires on 6/30/2027

Ms Frances Christine Egge

Person who is Blind Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Kathryn E Campbell

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Dr. Suleiman Alibhai

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029

Tracy Bowdish

Person who is Blind Membership expires on 6/30/2029

Tate McGuire Jordan

Person who is Blind Membership expires on 6/30/2030

Brittany Weaver Matthews

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2030