PENNSYLVANIA REHABILITATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RAC)
1997-98 GOALS & OBJECTIVES

GOAL 1:

Expand the RAC's interactions and influence upon the Governor's Disability Agenda through collaborative efforts with all stakeholders

OBJECTIVES

Report to the Governor and or the various Secretaries, the RAC's input into the Governor's Agenda

Comment on Disability Agenda action plans through face-to-face meetings with each individual on the policy team

Gather, review and evaluate the action plans developed by the Governor's Disability Policy Team

GOAL 2:

To educate, advocate with, and influence state and federal legislators on disability issues, policies, and legislation

Identify key legislators and others at the State level and build relationships similar to what has been done at the Federal level

Build upon and expand the relationships which resulted in this year's success with Federal legislators as Reauthorization continues

Continue to keep RAC members informed about State and Federal initiatives, actions and their potential impact

GOAL 3:

To actively participate in OVR Strategic Planning and Policy work groups

OBJECTIVES

Begin active involvement with OVR's planning and policy groups by April, 1999 (To coincide with OVR's 3 year planning cycle)

Review and evaluate OVR's Fiscal Year 1997 plans and policies by January 1998

Analyze objective #2 results and share with RAC and OVR by February 1998

Complete Customer Satisfaction Survey by September 1998

GOAL 4:

To build collaborative relationships with disability advocacy and advisory groups

OBJECTIVES

Gather information (from diverse sources) to form policy recommendations

Inform them of the RAC's mission