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Developmental Disabilities Home > State Advisory Committee State Advisory Committee (SAC)
The State Advisory Committee is dedicated to the task of providing input that will ensure and enhance the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities. What does the Committee do? Assures that the division knows what people want through outreach and listening Provides input to the division on both long-term and short-term issues Promotes integration Supports the division's mission Who can be a member? Any individual who: Resides in the State of Washington; and Receives division services or is the family member of an individual who receives services. What is the general philosophy of the Committee? Committee members represent only themselves, not an agency or organization. Respect for and recognition of each member's views will be acknowledged. Members represent all of the division's consumers.
How many people are on the committee? At least 12 but not more than 24 members, including the Chairperson or Co-chairs. How does someone get on the Committee? The Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities appoints members to the Committee. If you are interested in applying to be a SAC member, please complete and mail the attached application form [46 KB ]. How often does the Committee meet? At least 4 times per year. How long is a member's term on the Committee? Each member serves for three years. The membership of the Committee rotates one-third of its members with new appointments each year. Members may be re-appointed for a second term for purposes of ensuring continuity. Staff Contacts List Jeannie Johnson, 360-725-2516 email: gorskjt@dshs.wa.gov Sher Stecher, 360-725-3437 email: stechsl2@dshs.wa.gov 2007 DDD State Advisory Committee Membership Roster Region 1 Sandra Lund, Otis Orchards Arlette Mohr, Spokane Region 2 Jennifer Colvin, Walla Walla Region 3 James Woodward, Coupeville Lori Flood, Bothell Region 4 Sharon Grove Mack, Maple Valley Theresa Anderson, Woodinville Region 5 Linda Gilbert, Lakewood Troy Arbuckle, Buckley Region 6 Joseph Moisan, Grapeview Paul Strand, Co-chair, Lacey Top of Page Artwork reprinted by permission of Martha Perske from PERSKE: PENCIL PORTRAITS 1971-1990 (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1998).
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