The CNMI State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) is a Governor appointed body that provides advice and support to the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, on behalf of people with disabilities and their families, regarding the delivery of effective rehabilitation services which lead to employment for people with disabilities. Each member serves a three-year term.
Mission Statement:
"It is the mission of the State Rehabilitation Council to partner with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and the CNMI workforce to ensure people with disabilities are able to obtain and maintain meaningful and satisfying employment."
Note: Adopted by the SRC during their FY 2018 Second General Membership Meeting on April 19, 2018.
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BY-LAWS
SRC-By-Laws (739KB)
FY 2023 SRC MEMBERS
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Vice Chairperson - Preston O. Basa, Representation: State educational agency responsible for the public education of students with disabilities |
| Secretary - John Allen Cabrera, Representation: Current or former applicants for, or recipients of, vocational rehabilitation services | |
| Fiscal Officer - Gregory P. Borja, Representation: Client Assistance Program | |
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Member - Nicolas DLC. Torres, Representation: Statewide Independent Living Council |
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Member - Raymond D. Diaz, Representation: Qualified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor |
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Member - Pedro Arriola, Representation: Business, industry & labor |
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Member - Leila F. Staffler, Representation: Business, industry & labor |
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Member - Romeo X. Cuellar, Representation: Disability advocacy groups |
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Member - Estella Cabaobas, Representation: Disability advocacy groups |
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Member - Angelica Corina A. Aguon, Representation: Individuals' representatives of individuals with disabilities who have difficulty in representing themselves |
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Member - Cherry Mae Penaranda, Representation: Tinian |
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Member - Antonelli M. Rosario, Representation: Rota |
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Member - Velma M. Palacios, Representation: State Workforce Investment Board |
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Member/Director of Designated State Unit (DSU) - Arlene Kay A. Yamagata, M.S., CRC |
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