Advisory Committee

Want to Make a Difference?

We are seeking individuals to serve on the Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Center on Disabilities and Human Development – Idaho’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. We are looking for motivated people who want to work toward improving the lives of Idahoans with disabilities. If you are a person with a developmental or other disability, or a family member or guardian of a person with a disability, then please join our team!

What is the Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD)?

The Center’s mission is to promote quality lives in integrated settings for people of all ages with disabilities, individuals at-risk, and their families through education, research, and service. The CDHD is committed to building a skilled, interdisciplinary work force that can meet the needs of people with disabilities, their families, and individuals at-risk. Activities at the Center include:

• services

• technical assistance

• interdisciplinary training

• research

• dissemination

• systems change

Our mission is carried out through the operation of various local, state, and federal grants.

Who are the Advisory Committee (CAC) Members?

Committee members consist of:

• individuals with developmental disabilities

• family members of individuals with developmental disabilities

• a representative from the state developmental disability council

• a representative from the state protection and advocacy organization

• individuals representing advocacy organizations

• disability advocates

• elected officials

• service providers

In compliance with the federal funding mandate, the majority of the membership must be consumers and family members.

What are the responsibilities of being a committee member?

• A commitment to attend committee meetings held four times per year

• Assistance in establishing systems changes to positively affect lives of people with disabilities

• Help establish and maintain the long-term vision of the CDHD

• Help establish five-year goals for CDHD activities

• Do satisfaction monitoring for the CDHD

• Establish the values for the CDHD

• Share what is going on at the Center with other agencies and service providers

How can you apply?

1. Download review and complete the nomination packet.
2. Submit your completed nomination form via fax, email, or regular mail.
Fax: 208-885-3628
Email: jlmagelk@uidaho.edu
Mailing address:
University of Idaho,
CDHD,
129 W. Third Street,
Moscow, ID 83843