CAC: Community Advocacy Council
Project Description:
The Community Advocacy Council (CAC) consults with the Director of the CHD on the development of, and progress toward meeting, the goals in the 5-year plan. The majority of CAC's membership is people with developmental disabilities or parents of individuals with DD, and includes representation from ADD partners, as well as parent training and advocacy and service provider organizations. The CAC meets quarterly to review CHD activities and to be a resource to funded programs, meets several times a year for leadership development activities, and provides community based training as opportunities arise. Our CAC is led by liaison Alexis Reed.
Keyword(s):
Mental/Behavioral Health – Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Health Equity, Heritable Disorders (excluding sickle cell), Mental/Behavioral Health – General , Social Determinants of Health, Self Advocates Adults Parents
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services, Demonstration Services
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other - Leadership
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County, Mulit-County, State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
