Monday, June 11, 2018

Now Seeking New Members. Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities June 2018

Community Advisory Council

COMMUNITY ADVISERS

We work in partnership with a Community Advisory Council, (CAC) advisers who represent the voice of the disability community, advising and supporting the Center in meeting its responsibilities to the citizens of Maryland in accordance with the DD Act. The Council is led by CAC chair and vice chair:
Elizabeth Benevides
Hussman Foundation

Join the Council

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Advisory Council Seeks New Members!

Are you interested in supporting Maryland citizens with developmental disabilities through advocacy and improved services?
Are you interested in sharing your knowledge and experiences with the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities to set priorities and assist in its mission?
Are you committed to advancing the concerns and needs of people with developmental disabilities?

The Community Advisory Council (CAC) of the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities is seeking new members.

The CAC brings together people with diverse perspectives, experiences, and knowledge to assist the MCDD in meeting its responsibilities to the citizens of Maryland. View the position description. Positions are currently open for:

siblings
direct care providers, and
provider agency representatives.

You can print the application or complete it online. Click below to find out more information about CAC roles and responsibilities, meeting schedules, and requirements.

Questions? Please contact Tylea Powell at MCDD, 443-923-9594.

Sincerely,

Beth Benevides
Chair, Community Advisory Committee
Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities
Associate Director
Hussman Foundation
Hussman Institute for Autism

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About Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute (MCDD)

The MCDD links the community to vital research and information to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Our mission is to provide leadership that advances inclusion for people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities. The Center is one of a national network of University Centers for Excellence funded by the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.