Boards and Commissions

Traumatic Brain Injury Council

RCW 74.31.020

The Washington Traumatic Brain Injury Strategic Advisory Council is an advisory council to the legislature and the secretary of the department of social and health services.

Qualification:

(a) The secretary or the secretary's designee, and representatives from the following:
Children's administration, mental health division, aging and disability services administration, and vocational rehabilitation;
(b) The executive director of a state brain injury association;
(c) A representative from a nonprofit organization serving individuals with traumatic brain injury;
(d) The secretary of DSHS or her designee;
(e) The secretary of DOC or his designee;
(f) A representative of CTED;
(g) A representative from an organization serving veterans;
(h) A representative from the National Guard;
(i) A representative of a Native American tribe located in Washington;
(j) The executive director of the Washington protection and advocacy system;
(k) A neurologist who has experience working with individuals with traumatic brain injuries;
(l) A neuropsychologist who has experience working with persons with traumatic brain injuries;
(m) A social worker or clinical psychologist who has experience in working with persons who have sustained traumatic brain injuries;
(n) A rehabilitation specialist, such as a speech pathologist, vocational rehabilitation counselor, occupational therapist, or physical therapist who has experience working with persons with traumatic brain injuries;
(o) Two persons who are individuals with a traumatic brain injury;
(p) Two persons who are family members of individuals with traumatic brain injuries; and
(q) Two members of the public who have experience with issues related to the causes of traumatic brain injuries

Current Members (pdf)