About the Consumer Advisory Council (CAC)

Consumer involvement and input is a crucial component of any UCEDD program. The UCEDD must involve consumers, in the form of a council, who represent individuals with developmental disabilities in the state, including those who come from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Role of Consumer Advisory Members

Members serve as a link to consumers and organizations. They encourage others to participate in UCEDD's activities and represent their own interests related to disability issues, as well as the interests of the communities they represent. CAC members play an active role in the development of the UCEDD's five year strategic plan.

Name Representing
Anton Alerte UConn School of Medicine
Karen Archambault Hartford Public Schools
Emily Ball Advocate
Julie Ball Parent
Chris Blake Advocate
Alexia Antczak Boukoms Individuals with Disabilities and their Families
Scott Brown UCONN Neag School of Education
Karen Carney Individuals with Disabilities and their Families
Molly Cole Developmental Disabilities Council; Families
Don Conklin Special Olympics Connecticut
Caitlin Daikus Special Olympics Connecticut
Edwin "Win" Evarts The ARC of Connecticut
Walter Glomb CT Council on Developmental Disabilities
Llee Hardy Hartford Public Schools
Steven Hernandez Commission on Women, Children and Seniors, Connecticut General Assembly
Jean Herzog Special Olympics of CT
Mark Keenan Connecticut Department of Public Health
Brian Klimkiewicz Connecticut Department of Education
Diana J. LaRocco Goodwin College
Nanfi Lubogo PATH Parent to Parent / Family Voices of Connecticut, Inc.
Gary Mala EASTCONN
Linda Mizzi Disability Rights of Connecticut
Stephen Morris The ARC of Farmington Valley, Inc
Keith Mullinar CC=A
Antonio Orriola Individuals with Disabilities and their Families
Regina Owusu Connecticut State Department of Health
Allyson Powell UConn Adoption Assistance Program
Deb Richards Capital Region Education Council
Lolli Ross Individuals with Disabilities and their Families
Joshua Rucker UCONN Office of Institutional Equity
Karen Sassu Center on Autism of Southern CT State University
Abby Senitch Self-advocate
Ann Smith African Caribbean American Parents of Children with Disabilities
Daria Smith Connecticut State Independent Living Council
Christine Sullivan Parent
Deirdre Summa Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation
George Synott CT Association of Schools
Michelle Weaver Connecticut State Education Resource Center

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