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
Paul W. D'addario
Person who is Blind Membership expires on 6/30/2026Michael Kasey
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026Joseph Ashley
Person who is Blind Membership expires on 6/30/2027Ms Frances Christine Egge
Person who is Blind Membership expires on 6/30/2028Kathryn E Campbell
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028Dr. Suleiman Alibhai
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029