Hi this is John A. Chappell and thanks for reading my Blog. I assist organizations such as community based non profits improve the way they provide services to people with disabilities. I also assist organizations in implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act. Lastly I assist in the the development of policy and legislation that assists people with disabilites to work and live more independently in communities of their choice . Please let me know how I can help you. You can find my profile at http://johnachappell.brandyourself.com .
John A. Chappell is a Senior Manager with more than thirty five years of experience in both the government and non-profit field of disability services and advocacy and Engineering. John is recognized as a national leader and thinker in the field of disability with a proven track record of new initiatives and managing staffs. He has a track record of sound fiscal management and successful team building with individuals who have diverse backgrounds. john Also has a significant technical background in Information Technology and Electronics Engineering.
John A. Chappell's Background
John A. Chappell's Experience
Disability Policy Consultant at Northeast Independent Living Program
October 2010
• Assist Executive Director and Management Team in developing new strategies for outreach, advocacy and long range planning • Assist Board in developing Strategic Plan • Assist CFO and Director of fundraising in developing strategy for setting up and utilizing Management Database •. Provide ADA technical assistance and training •. Assist in web site developmentDisability Policy Consultant at Multicultural Independent Living Center of Boston
April 2010 - October 2010
I am providing development, planning and other expertise to the Center as it expands and enhances its services to culturally diverse populations in the inner city of Boston and the surrounding area.Consultant at Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
2009 - March 2010
Provided administrative and program development assistance to an Independent Living Center.Deputy Commissioner of Community Services at Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
December 1984 - November 2008
Led Agency Strategy for Development of a new and Innovative of redirecting existing dollars towards community based services thereby saving Commonwealth significant dollars Managed a team of 6 Professionals who together managed a 70 million dollar budget Assisted Massachusetts State Government in developing new approach to accessing web based information on Community Resources for persons with disabilities and elders Led Team that developed services for adults with disabilities who had no other access to community based alternativesExecutive Director at Endependence Center of Tidewater
1980 - 1984
Directed growth of organization from an $85,000/year budget to $780,000/year as its first Executive Director. Organized and help to lead development of 6 other Centers for Independent Living in Virginia during four year tenure as Executive Director of State Coalition Developed funding strategy that involved contributions by localities in service area which is a national model Assisted in the development of the National Council on Independent Living, which now has more than 500 Center members nationwide and is recognized as a leader in Independent Living. Coordinated the development of a strategy which led to the development and passage of the Virginians with Disabilities Act, a forerunner the national Americans with Disabilities Act Developed an outreach strategy to un-served communities of color which was and is a national modelElectrical Engineer at US Army Aviation Materiel Laboratories
January 1965 - January 1980
US Army Aviation Materiel Laboratories Fort Eustis, VA 1965-1980 Electrical Engineer; •Directed Instrumentation Laboratory of 12 technicians and engineers who conducted numerous groundbreaking tests on US Army aircraft; •Received Army Meritorious Award; The US Army’s highest civilian service award •Assisted in development of use of groundbreaking technology earning a US PatentJohn A. Chappell's Education
Florida Institute of Technology
1968 – 1970
BSEE
Old Dominion University
1962 – 1965
AASEE
Concentration: Electronics TechnologyJohn A. Chappell's Interests & Activities
Technology, theatre, the arts, history, science, and most importantly people.
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