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ODDC Committees

Executive Committee

Members - 2008

Chuck Beatty, Vice-Chair
Mary Butler, Public Policy Committee Chair
Shari Cooper, Council Secretary
Denise Kissel, Children's Issues Committee Chair
Courtney Jordan, Leadership Development Committee Chair,
Jane Novick, Health and Employment Committee Chair
Shelley Papenfuse, Community Living Committee Chair
Michael Scholl, Council Chairman

Pamela Carter, Staff

Project Oversight, follow the link below to learn about the projects
Asian American Developmental Disability Awareness Project
Project Reach
Public Awareness
"Reach Out" E-Diversity Newsletter
Spanish Language Injury Prevention Booklet for Children

Follow the link to read approved Executive Committee minutes

Childrens Issues Committee

Mission Statement:
To promote, evaluate and monitor the development and reinforcement of strategies and approaches that prepare and support children, young adults and their families with developmental disabilities to live, work, and be included in their community.

Members - 2008

James A. Bryant
Mary Butler
Carolynn Head
Peter Keiser
Denise Kissel, Chair
Susan McCrary
Nestor Melnyk
Jane Novick
Paula Rabidoux, Vice Chair
Mike Schroeder
Erica Thomas
Cynthia Walker

Kay Treanor, Staff

Project Oversight, follow the links below to learn about the projects
Educational Options for Children
Family Support Council
Infant and Toddler Mental Health
Professional and Teacher Development Task Force

Follow the link to read approved Children's Issues Committee minutes

Community Living Committee

Mission Statement:
To identify and promote strategies, approaches, and resources that support adults with developmental disabilities as they choose where and with whom they wish to live... and children with developmental disabilities in safe and nurturing family settings.

Members - 2008

Mary Butler
Shari Cooper
Courtney Jordan
Denise Kissel
Susan McCrary, Vice-Chair
Nestor Melnyk
Shelley Papenfuse, Chair
Lauren Phelps
Michael Schroeder
Carol Shkolnik
Richard Steinbrunner
Dee Tobias

Fatica Ayers, Staff

Project Oversight, follow the links below to learn about the projects
Abuse, Violence, Education, Recognition Training Project
Blue Print for Accessible Housing Regional Training Project
ConnectmeOhio - Housing Locator
Housing Accessibility/Visitability Training
Juvenile Offenders With Developmental Disabilities and Victims of Crime Statewide Training Project
Project: S.O.S. (Suppport of Siblings)
Replication of the Personal Assistance Services (PAS)
Sustaining the Ohio PATHS Project - Phase 2
Transportation Rights Project

Follow the link to read approved Community Living Committee minutes

Health and Employment Committee

Mission Statement:

To achieve the best possible health and health care for people with developmental disabilities.

To improve and expand opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to obtain and maintain employment in the community to the best of their ability.

Members - 2008

Charles Beatty
James Bryant
Mary Butler
Todd Gatewood
Carolyn Head
Courtney Jordan
Peter Keiser
Susan McCrary
Jane Novick, Chair
Paula Rabidoux
Michael Scholl
Michael Schroeder
Carol Shkolnik
Richard Steinbrunner
Cynthia Walker
Curt Wellman

Bettie Meadows, Staff

Project Oversight, follow the links below to learn about the projects
Advocating for Medicaid Buy-In
Coordinating Center of Excellence in Transition
Funding for the Arts Mini-Grants
Project DOCC Ohio
Funding for the Arts
Project SEARCH
Real Jobs Mini-Grants
Regional Dental Replication Project
Technical Assistance and Training: MR/MI

Follow the link to read approved Health and Employment Committee minutes

Leadership Development Committee

Mission Statement:
To provide opportunities for Council members to be effective leaders in Council and in the community, to provide opportunities for skill development for future leaders for Ohio, and to collaborate with other groups to promote Council's vision.

Members - 2008

Charles Beatty
Mary Butler
Shari Cooper, Vice Chair
Todd Gatewood
Courtney Jordan, Chair
Dianne Koehler
Susan McCrary
Paula Rabidoux
Dee Tobias
Cynthia Walker
Curt Wellman

Paul Jarvis, Staff

Project Oversight, follow the links below to learn about the projects
Empowerment Fund
Partners in Policymaking
Partners in Policymaking Statewide Coordinator and Annual Gathering
People First of Ohio
Solidarity 2007

Follow the link to read approved Leadership Development Committee minutes

Public Policy Committee

Members - 2008

Charles Beatty
Mary Butler, Chair
Todd Gatewood
Courtney Jordan
Peter Keiser
Denise Kissel
Dianne Koehler
Susan McCrary, Vice Chair
Nestor Melnyk
Jane Novick
Shelley Papenfuse
Michael Schroeder
Cynthia Walker
Curt Wellman

Paul Jarvis, Staff

Project Oversight, follow the links below to learn about the projects
DD Council Centers for Public Policy
DD Council Legislative Event(s)

Follow the link to read approved Public Policy Committee minutes


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