COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Community Advisory Council (CAC) is comprised of multidisciplinary professionals and individuals who work with the Center for Leadership in Disability to advocate and provide support to ensure individuals with disabilities are given the rights provided through the Developmental Disabilities Act.

DID YOU KNOW?

(DD Act) is the fundamental law supporting and enhancing the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families

What Does The Council Do?

The Community Advisory Council (CAC)

Consults with the CLD Director regarding the development of the Center’s five-year plan
Reviews and comments annually on the Center’s progress in meeting the projected goals contained in the five-year plan
Makes recommendations to the CLD Director regarding any proposed revisions of the five-year plan
Meets as necessary to carry out the role of the Council; but at least three times a year
Conducts an annual review of the CLD Director
Advocates for, and on behalf of, the Center and its work
Supports and contributes to development activities of the Center
Advises and informs the CLD Director regarding other relevant organizations, programs, networks or activities that may provide opportunities for Center collaboration.

Community Advisory Council Participants

CLD Community Advisory Council Members

CLD Community Advisory Council Members

Executive Committee

Marian Jackson, Chair

Claire Dees, Vice-Chair

CAC Members

Amy Ambrose
Doug Beighley
Kate Brady
Becky Brightwell
Renita Bundrage
James Butler
Rose Calloway
Lori Campbell
Claire Dees
Megan Douglas
Tera Fisher

Kim Gibson
Robbie Huff
Nandi Isaac
Marian Jackson
Eric Jacobson
Elizabeth Labbe-Webb
Wina Low
Paige McKay Kubik
Ken Mitchell
Ruby Moore

Janice Nodvin
Ben Oxley
Yvette Pegues
Liz Persaud
Renee Pruitt
Zelphine Smith Dixon
Zolinda Stoneman
Sheetul Wall
Kimberly Walson
Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp

Map of Georgia CAC members