Description
The Blind Services Planning Council (BSPC) reviews actions of the Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Bureau of Blind Services (BBS); facilitates communication and cooperation between agencies responsible for services to people who are blind and visually impaired; identifies the needs and problems facing such persons; and makes recommendations to the Bureau Chief, Division Director, Department Secretary, and Governor.
Board/Commission/Task Force Requirements
Please visit the link above to view the training requirements for this Board/Commission/Committee/Task Force.
Meetings
For all meeting postings and approved minutes, please visit the Blind Services Planning Council webpage through Illinois State University.
Membership
The BSPC is comprised of 11 voting members who are appointed by the Governor. The BSPC elects a Chairperson and a Recording Secretary from the members. At least six members must be blind.
Membership terms are three years; members may serve a maximum of two terms
| Member Name |
Term |
Term Expiration |
| Edward Birmingham - Vice Chair |
2nd Term |
1/1/2022 |
| Dustin Cather |
1st Term |
1/1/2025 |
| Karyn Campbell |
1st Term |
1/1/2027 |
| Daniel Hawkins |
2nd Term |
1/1/2026 |
| Whitney Hill |
2nd Term |
1/1/2026 |
| John Holtgreve |
1st Term |
1/1/2025 |
| Sharon Howerton - Chair |
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1/1/2028 |
| Daniel Lee Tevelde |
2nd Term |
1/1/2027 |
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IDHS Administrative Support
Brittany Boston bnfeese@ilstu.edu
Tereta Love-Rutherford tereta.love-rutherford@illinois.gov
Last Updated June 2025
