The council consists of 16 members. A majority of the members must be persons with a disability, including at least: one representative of the Statewide Independent Living Council; one representative of a parent training and information center; one representative of the client assistance program; one vocational rehabilitation counselor; one representative of community rehabilitation service providers; four representatives of business, industry and labor; representatives of disability advocacy groups; and current or former applicants for or recipients of vocational rehabilitation services.
The Assistant Commissioner of the Department of Economic Security-Rehabilitation Services Branch is an ex officio member of the Council. Council members are appointed for three-year terms and no members may serve more than two consecutive terms.