Blind, Commission for the

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
North Carolina Commission for the Blind
Department 
Health and Human Services
Governor Appointments 
19
Total Board Positions 
19
Cite Name 
N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number 
§ 143B-158
Ethics 
Yes
Term Length 
3 years - 2 consecutive
Purpose 
The council serves the Division on Services for the Blind in an advisory capacity on issues relating to services for persons with disabilities, especially independent living programs and services. The council also develops and submits a state plan to monitor, review and evaluate such issues and programs. There are 19 members on the board, each serving a three-year term. The governor appoints all members.

Current Members


Member Name 
Appointment Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Requirements 
Cynthia Speight 12/1/2015 Ex OfficioDirector of NC Division of Services for the Blind (Blind)
Willis Leonard Hatcher III7/29/20196/30/2025LimitedParent of a Disabled Child
Celeste O. Hunt 12/3/20186/30/2024LimitedDirectors of Projects representative
Brittany Cutshaw 7/1/20236/30/2025LimitedParent Training and Information Center Rep.
Tania M. Bowers 6/27/20186/30/2025LimitedState`s Client Assistance Program Rep. (Blind)
Stacy Levinson 7/24/20236/30/2026LimitedOptometrist Nominated by NC Optometric Society
Lauren R. Hoffman 11/16/20176/30/2023LimitedOptometrist Nominated by NC Optometric Society
Vacant 6/30/2018LimitedOptician Nominated by NC Opticians Association
Larry Woodard 7/1/20236/30/2026LimitedRep. for Disability Advocacy Group (Blind)
Evelis Debbie Mason 7/14/20226/30/2025LimitedVocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Cody J. Davis 7/29/20196/30/2025LimitedAt-large/Blind, Recipient of Voc. Rehab. services
Denise Lyons Puryear 9/10/20206/30/2026LimitedCommunity Rehab Program Service Provider Rep./Blind
Crystal D. Patrick 11/29/20216/30/2025LimitedRep. from Dept of Public Instruction
Ricky Scott 7/29/20196/30/2026LimitedBlind/ Rep of Statewide Independent Living Council
Jennifer Jones 7/1/20236/30/2026LimitedWorkforce Development Commission Rep.
Tevin S. Price 8/18/20216/30/2024LimitedRepresentative of Business/Industry/and Labor


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