National Committees

VOR has a very active committee structure that helps carry out VOR's advocacy efforts. Volunteers from across the country serve on these national committees in support of VOR's advocacy for high quality care and human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Interested? Click here. 

Issues Oversight Committee

• Mary Vitale (MO) Chair
• Jill Barker (MI)
• Harris Capps (OH)
• Michael Johnson (WA)
• Joanne St. Amand (NJ)

Legislative Committee

• Steve Wallace (TX) (Chair)
• Cindy Bartman (NJ)
• Sam Friedman (NJ)
• John Hirschauer (CT)
• Larry Innis (IL)
• Susan Jennings (PA)
• Peter Kinzler (VA)
• Caroline Lahrmann (OH)
• Linda Lotzi (MD)
• Darrell Pickney (AR)
• Joanne St. Amand (NJ)
• Irene Welch (GA)
• Rita Winkeler (IL)

Quality of Care Committee

• Bob Anthony (VA)
• Jill Barker (MI)
• Mary Kay Cowen (LA)
• Rita Hoover (AR)