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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, York
Stacy Bliss, Interested Citizen, Fremont
Mike Browne, Family Member, Lincoln
Linda Clemens, Family Member, Alliance
Dianne DeLair, Protection & Advocacy, Lincoln
Diane Focht, Family Member, Lincoln
Jennifer Hansen, Family Member, Elkhorn
Margaret Huss, Family Member, Omaha
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
Kizzie Vaughn, Interested Citizen, Omaha
Suzanne L Wahlgren, Family Member, Gothenburg
Angela Willey, Interested Citizen, Elmwood
Christina Zeleski, Participant, Hastings

Member list updated August 2023.

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Meeting Information​

​Upcoming Meetings

The advisory committee meetings fall under the Nebraska Open Meetings Act. Meetings are held in Conference Room P, at 5220 South 16th St, Lincoln, NE. Meetings are at 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Central Time, with public comments being heard at 12:00 PM. 

The following meetings are scheduled:


Past Meeting Minutes