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OLYMPIA – Washington residents with disabilities, as well as their family members and advocates, are invited to apply to serve on the Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment.

The committee advises Washington’s governor, legislature, state agencies, public and private organizations and the general public on disability issues. Members recommend ways to address those issues, emphasizing opportunities to increase independence and jobs for those with disabilities.

Members must have a disability or have experience working with people who have a variety of physical, mental or sensory disabilities. The governor also will consider geography, occupation, gender, age, socioeconomic status, minority status and diversity of viewpoints when making his appointments.

Committee members are required to attend three meetings per year of the full committee and serve on one or two subcommittees. Members can attend meetings in person, by Internet and by conference call. 

The application deadline is Aug. 30 for one- to three-year terms beginning in January 2014. Gov. Jay Inslee will select and appoint new members from the pool of applicants.

The Employment Security Department administers the committee and is coordinating the application process. For more information and an application, contact Debbie Himes, 360-725-9511.

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Applications are being accepted to serve on a committee that advises the governor and other officials about employment issues affecting people with disabilities.

Anyone interested in serving on the Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment should contact the Employment Security Department for an application. 

The application deadline is August 30th.

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