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Consumer Advocacy
Developmental Disabilities
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What would you like to do?

What would you like to do?

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, York
  • Mike Browne, Family Member, Lincoln
  • Cathy Clark-Martinez, Interested Citizen, Lincoln ​
  • Linda Clemens, Family Member, Alliance
  • Dianne DeLair, Protection & Advocacy, Lincoln
  • 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
  • Kizzie Vaughn, Interested Citizen, Omaha
  • Suzanne L Wahlgren, Family Member, Gothenburg
  • Angela Willey, Interested Citizen, Elmwood

Member list updated August 2024.


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 2:00 PM, Central Time, with public comments being heard at 12:00 Noon. Ten committee members are needed to meet quorum.

The following meetings are scheduled:


Past Meeting Minutes

  
  
2024.08.14 - No Quorum - DD Advisory Committee.pdf2024.08.14 - No Quorum - DD Advisory Committee
2024.06.17  DD Advisory Committee minutes FINAL.pdf2024.06.17 DD Advisory Committee minutes FINAL
2024.04.10 Minutes and Handouts.pdf2024.04.10 Minutes and Handouts
2024.03.13 Minutes and Handouts.pdf2024.03.13 Minutes and Handouts
2024.02.14 Minutes and Handouts.pdf2024.02.14 Minutes and Handouts
2024.01.10 - No Quorum - No Minutes.pdf2024.01.10 - No Quorum - No Minutes
2023 Minutes 11.29.pdf2023 Minutes 11.29
2023 Minutes 10.11.pdf2023 Minutes 10.11
2023 Minutes 09.13.pdf2023 Minutes 09.13
2023 Minutes 08.09.pdf2023 Minutes 08.09
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