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
Marge Barnheiser
Parent Member
Pat Cloppert
Parent Member
Marc Gertz
Parent Member
Pam Gertz
Parent Member
Adam Helbling
Self-Advocate
Michael Kirkman
Executive Director, Disability Rights Ohio
Carolyn Knight
Director, Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council
Rebecca Love
Director, Early Childhood Education, FCBDD
Patti Makosky-Ruble
Self-Advocate
Jeff Davis
Director, Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
Joyce Martin
Parent Member
Jed Morison
Superintendent, Franklin County Board of DD
Patrick Rafter
Founding CEO, Creative Housing, Inc.
Ilka Riddle
Director, University of Cincinnati UCEDD
Amy Shuman
Parent Member
Nisonger Center Staff
Christine Brown
Clinical Research Assistant
Penny Sens
Assistant to the Director
Tamara Hager
Fiscal Officer/Outreach and Engagement
Paula Rabidoux, PhD
Associate Director; LEND Co-Director
Marc Tassé, PhD
Director
Other Materials
About the CAC
Nisonger Center Strategic Plan (DRAFT)
ADD 5-Year Plan
Next CAC Meeting
April 23, 2019
Nisonger Center
Room 230 McCampbell Hall
3 pm – 4:30 pm
For more information, please email us at NisongerAdmin@osumc.edu