Members of the Disabilities Advisory Council must include:

• The Director of DSPD
• The Director of the Department of Health or Bureau of Authorization and Community Based Services (or a designee)
• Two people with disabilities who are receiving DSPD services in the community
• Two family members of people with disabilities who are receiving DSPD services in the community
• One person with disabilities or family member waiting for services from DSPD
• One person or family member receiving services from the Utah State Developmental Center or private ICF/ID
• Two home or community based providers of DSPD services from the private sector
• Two support coordinators of DSPD services from the private sector

Members of the Disability Advisory Council are expected to:

• Bring concerns from the disability community to the attention of the Chairperson
• Actively participate in and contribute to Council discussions
• Complete assigned tasks or, if unable to do so, let the Chairperson know that you are unable to meet a due date
• Attend meetings regularly and prepare for meetings in advance by reading materials or talking with DSPD staff and others

The Disability Advisory Council meets for two hours at least quarterly (four times per year). Additional meetings may be held based on the call of the chairperson or by request by a majority of the members of the council.

Members are appointed for a term of three years and may be reappointed for one additional three year term.

• One position for a Support Coordinator