Nisonger Consumer Advisory Council

The Consumer Advisory Council (CAC) is a group mandated under the Developmental Disabilities Act to advise the Nisonger Center director and provide guidance and feedback in the development of the Center’s 5-Year Plan. Each year, the CAC also provides feedback on the implementation of the 5-Year Plan. The CAC advises and guides the general work of the Nisonger Center, and works with the Center to create and move towards a strategic vision. The CAC also serves as an informal bridge between the Nisonger Center and the community and university.

The Developmental Disabilities Act is the primary law supporting the states in enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The Developmental Disabilities Act promotes inclusion and productivity within society, and ensures that these individuals participate in their community economically, politically, socially, culturally, religiously and educationally.

CAC Members

 

Vacant
Superintendent, Franklin County Board of DD


Pat Cloppert
Parent Advocate and Chairperson of the CAC 

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Corey Ferguson, MHA - Columbus, Ohio, United States | Professional ...

Corey Ferguson 

Program Administrator for Family outreach & education at the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. 

 

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Ashley Poling
Self-Advocate


Stephanie Leppert
Self-Advocate


Samantha Perry
Self-Advocate


Kerstin Sjoberg
Executive Director, Disability Rights Ohio


Carolyn Knight
Director, Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council


 

 

Joyce Martin
Parent Member


Kim Baich
Parent Member


Nathan Turner
Self-Advocate


Ilka K. Riddle , PhD
Director, University of Cincinnati UCEDD


Amy Shuman, PhD
Parent Member

Nisonger Center Staff

Christine Brown
Clinical Research Assistant


Emma Lunn
Assistant to the Director


 

Paula Rabidoux, PhD, CCC-SLP
Associate Director; LEND Director


Marc J. Tassé, PhD
Director

Other Materials

About the CAC

Nisonger Center Strategic Plan 2022-2027

Annual Report FY2023

NISONGER CENTER – CAC Summary and Recruitment Document 1-2-2020

 

 

Next CAC Meeting

Tuesday, February 27, 2024  
Nisonger Center
Room 230 McCampbell Hall
3 pm – 4:30 pm

For more information, please email us at NisongerAdmin@osumc.edu