Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Maureen Webster of Gregory to the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council.
Webster is the state division administrator for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. She has also served as a rehabilitation consult manager for LEO and a business relations consultant for MDHHS.
Webster received a bachelor’s degree in history and sociology from Grand Valley State University and a master’s degree in counseling from Michigan State University. She is also a licensed counselor and certified clinical supervisor. Webster is appointed to represent a state agency that administers funds under the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for a term commencing December 14, 2023, and expiring September 30, 2025. She succeeds Melissa Potter who has resigned.
The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council acts as an advocate for people with developmental disabilities to increase access to appropriate treatment, services, and habilitation. The Council’s objectives include supporting and encouraging people to take control of their lives through community-wide, results-oriented action; channeling federal funds, in the form of grants, where they can do the most good; and maintaining and financially supporting a very effective system of local networking groups across the state known as “regional inclusive community coalitions,” or RICCs.
This appointment is not subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
