(a)  In conducting the feasibility study, (RIBGHE), (OHHS) and (RIDLT) will solicit input from a variety of interested parties, including, but not limited to:

(1)  Administration and staff of the Paul V. Sherlock Center.

(2)  Administrators and faculty from Rhode Island-based institutions of higher education that currently offer coursework and degrees related to special needs adults and children.

(3)  Appropriate community organizations that support the advancement of special needs individuals.