| Formal Name: | Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee |
| Contact Person: | Courtney Miller, Director; Courtney.miller@nebraska.gov; 402-471-6038 |
| Purpose: | The advisory committee shall advise the department regarding all aspects of the funding and delivery of services to persons with developmental disabilities. The advisory committee shall provide sufficient oversight to ensure that persons placed in the custody of the department under the Developmental Disabilities Court-Ordered Custody Act are receiving the least restrictive treatment and services necessary. |
| How Many Affectable: | All individuals in the state of Nebraska who either have a developmental disability or have a family member with a developmental disability. |
| How Many Served: | Approximately 5,080 individuals served. |
| Year Created: | 1991 |
| Year Active: | 1991 |
| Sunset Date: | blank |
| Authorization Citation: | Chapter 83 Section 1212.01 |
| Parent Agency: | Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities |
| Number Of Members: | 16 |
| Who Appoints: | Governor |
| Legislative Approval: | No |
| Qualifications Of Members: | The advisory committee shall consist of a representative of a statewide advocacy organization for persons with developmental disabilities and their families and not more than fifteen additional members, at least one-third of whom shall be persons with developmental disabilities, at least one-third of whom shall be families of persons with developmental disabilities, and no more than one-third of whom shall be elected officials or interested community persons. One member shall be designated as chairperson by the Governor. |
| Per Diem: | blank |
| Expense Reimbursement: | Yes, Members are reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses as provided in sections 81-1174 to 81-1177. |
| Term Length: | 3 years |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 13-14: | 0 |
| Held FY 13-14: | 4 |
| Required FY 14-15: | 0 |
| Held FY 14-15: | 3 |
| Required FY 15-16: | 0 |
| Held FY 15-16: | 5 |
| Support Staff: | None allocated. Usually approximately 3 DHHS staff members prepare for the meeting or attend meetings. |
| Shared or Separate: | Shared |
| FY 13-14 Budget: | 0.00 |
| FY 14-15 Budget: | 0.00 |
| FY 15-16 Budget: | 0.00 |
| Other Funding Sources: | Expense reimbursement, as required by statute are paid for through the Divisions operating budget. |
| Spending Authority: | No |
| Since July 1, 2012: | Since July 1, 2012:In 2013 visited the Resource for Human Developmental, Live Yes Studio and provided commentsfeedback to the division In 2014 visited Beatrice State Developmental Center in BeatriceIn 2015 visited Bridges program in HastingsMembers attended and provided feedback from an outside perspective on the annual 2013 service coordination trainingMembers attended and provided feedback on the 2014 Colossal Conference held in La Vista Providing feedback on Waiver development for resubmission to CMS in 2016 |