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Consumer Advocacy
Developmental Disabilities
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What you need to know

What you need to know

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Advisory Committee on Developmental Disabilities is governed by Nebraska Revised Statute §83-1212.01. 

Purpose

The advisory committee advises DHHS on funding and delivery of services. This includes:

  • Providing oversight to make sure people placed in the custody of the department under the Developmental Disabilities Court-Ordered Custody Act receive the least restrictive treatment and services necessary;
  • Overseeing the design and implementation of the quality management and improvement plan; and
  • Assisting, providing feedback, and guiding the implementation of the family support program under Nebraska Revised Statute §68-1530.​

DDD informs the advisory committee of proposed changes at least thirty days before changes start so the advisory committee may respond. 

Membership

The advisory committee includes representatives of:

  • A statewide advocacy organization for persons with developmental disabilities and their families;
  • Nebraska's protection and advocacy organization;
  • The Nebraska Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCDD); and
  • The University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disability Education, Research and Service (UCEDD).

There may be up to 15 additional members. At least 51% of members are people with developmental disabilities and their family members.

Members are appointed by the Governor for three year terms, with a designated chairperson.

Member List

Name, Representing, City

  • Dorothy Ackland, Participant, Crab Orchard
  • Mike Browne, Family Member, Lincoln
  • Cathy Clark-Martinez, Interested Citizen, Lincoln ​
  • Linda Clemens, Family Member, Alliance
  • Dianne DeLair, Protection & Advocacy, Lincoln
  • Christina Evans, Family Member, Adams
  • Jennifer Hansen, Family Member, Elkhorn
  • Kristen Larsen, Developmental Disabilities Council, Lincoln
  • Jennifer Miller, Statewide Advocacy, Bellevue
  • Cristal Petersen, Family Member, Lincoln
  • Lisa Pruitt, Participant, Alliance
  • Lorie Regier, Family Member, Madrid
  • Debbie Salomon, Family Member, Omaha
  • Mark D Shriver, University Center for Excellence, Omaha 
  • Joe Valenti, Family Member, Omaha​
  • Suzanne L Wahlgren, Family Member, Gothenburg
  • Angela Willey, Interested Citizen, Elmwood

Member list updated March 2025.

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Meeting Information​

​Upcoming Meetings

The advisory committee meetings fall under the Nebraska Open Meetings Act. Unless otherwise stated, meetings are held in Conference Room P, at 5220 South 16th St, Lincoln; on Wednesdays; at 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Central Time, with public comments being heard at 12:00 Noon. Ten committee members are needed to meet quorum.

June 2025 meeting was canceled. There are no meetings in June or July 2025.

The following meetings are scheduled:

    • August 13, 2025
    • September 10, 2025
    • October 8, 2025
    • November 12, 2025
    • December 10, 2025
    • January 14, 2026
    • February 11, 2026
    • March 11, 2026
    • April 8, 2026 
    • May 13, 2026​​


Past Meeting Minutes