Disability Advisory Council for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

The purpose of the Disability Advisory Council is

• to advise the Department of Natural Resources on matters pertaining to the accessibility of all department programs and services by physically challenged persons.
• to identify and evaluate needs of physically challenged persons and communicate them to the Department.
• to advance research and design, policy and legislative changes to improve accessibility of agency programs and properties.
• to communicate with individuals and other organizations and agencies with similar purposes in a collaborative process to improve accessibility.

Membership

The Council shall consist of nine persons appointed by the Agency Secretary for up to three year terms. Each term will be concurrent with the calendar year and will be appointed in a manner so that three terms expire at the end of each calendar year.

Council members shall represent a variety of disabilities and geographic areas of the state. Members shall be persons with disabilities, represent organizations serving persons with disabilities, have expertise in disability-related areas and in outdoor recreation, and be Wisconsin residents. Most members shall qualify to obtain a Class A, B, or C permit. Members will have an interest in hunting, fishing, outdoor recreation, and conservation and may be involved in other state and national related organizations.

Membership Application Form 9100-237 [PDF 20KB]

Staff Resources

• Andrew Janicki - Agency Accessibility Coordinator - Facilities and Lands
• Kelly Frawley - Staff Liaison to the Council