Community Partners Council
Project Description:
The Community Partner?s Council (CPC) is the ?Community Advisory Committee? (CAC) as required by Sec. 154(a,3,E) of the Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000. ADD?s requirements of a CAC include that the committee:
1) Be comprised of a majority of individuals with developmental disabilities and family members of such individuals, a representative of the State protection and advocacy system, a representative of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, a representative of a self-advocacy organization, and others;
2) Reflects the racial and ethnic diversity the State;
3) Consults with the Director of the Center regarding the development of the 5-year plan, and shall participate in an annual review of, and comment on, the progress of the Center in meeting the projected goals contained in the plan, and shall make recommendations to the Director of the Center regarding any proposed revisions of the plan that might be necessary; and
4) Meet as often as necessary to carry out the role of the committee, but at a minimum twice during each grant year.
The CPC serves as a primary mechanism for the voices and needs of Oregonians with disabilities or special healthcare needs and their families, friends and supporters. The CPC is a resource for the UCEDD/OHSU Leadership Team as well as its component centers and projects for information, community connections and ongoing advice.
The UCEDD/OHSU administrative director and other leadership staff will review progress of projects with the CPC Executive Committee quarterly. An annual meeting between the UCEDD/OHSU Leadership Team and the full CPC will focus on reviewing the progress of UCEDD/OHSU meeting its annual goals, developments within UCEDD/OHSU, and emerging issues and opportunities. The CPC will provide its recommendations on whether the goals need to be modified, and if so, the CPC Executive committee will work with UCEDD/OHSU Leadership Team to draft the changes to be submitted to the Administration on Developmental Disabilities.
Keyword(s):
Adults with Disabilities, Oregon's Community Advisory Committee
Core Function(s):
Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other - Leadership
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
