Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC)
The CHD Consumer Advisory Committee
The Center for Human Development (CHD) has a Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) to ensure the perspective of people with disabilities and their families is included in our work. The CAC gives advice and feedback on CHD’s activities and serves as an informal bridge between the community and the University of Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ.
By federal law the CAC must include representatives from:
- Disability Law Center
- Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Governor’s Council on Disabilities & Special Education
- Self-Advocacy organizations
And other organizations such as:
- Parent and Training Information Center
- Those carrying out the Assistive Technology Act
- Relevant State Agencies
- Community groups concerned with people with developmental disabilities and their family members
Consumer Advisory Council Members:
- Patrick Reinhart, Director, Executive Director, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Governor's Council on Disabilities & Special Education
- Dave Monroe, Director, Disability Law Center of Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ
- Ric Nelson, Director, Peer Power
- Kim Champney, Director, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Association on Developmental Disabilities
- Michael Christian, Director, Statewide Independent Living Council of Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ
- Mary Middleton, Director, Stone Soup Group
- Rachel White, Director, UAA CHD LEND
- Amber Brabham, Family Member
- Rebecca Racenet, Family Member
- Scott Lindbloom, Self-Advocate
- Corey Gilmore, Self-Advocate






