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
Jed Morison
Superintendent, Franklin County Board of DD
Pat Cloppert
Parent Member
Ashley Poling
Self-Advocate
Stephanie Leppert
Self-Advocate
Kerstin Sjoberg
Executive Director, Disability Rights Ohio
Carolyn Knight
Director, Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council
Rebecca Love
Director, Early Childhood Education, FCBDD
Patti Makosky-Ruble
Advocate with lived experience
Jeff Davis
Director, Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
Joyce Martin
Parent Member
Kim Baich
Parent Member
Patrick Rafter
Founding CEO, Creative Housing, Inc.
Ilka K. Riddle , PhD
Director, University of Cincinnati UCEDD
Amy Shuman, PhD
Parent Member
Nisonger Center Staff
Christine Brown
Clinical Research Assistant
Darlene Byler
Assistant to the Director
Tamara Hager
Fiscal Officer/Outreach and Engagement
Paula Rabidoux, PhD, CCC-SLP
Associate Director; LEND Director
Marc J. Tassé, PhD
Director
Other Materials
About the CAC
Nisonger Center Strategic Plan (DRAFT)
ADD 5-Year Plan
NISONGER CENTER – CAC Summary and Recruitment Document 1-2-2020
Next CAC Meeting
July 27, 2021
Nisonger Center
Room 230 McCampbell Hall
3 pm – 4:30 pm
For more information, please email us at NisongerAdmin@osumc.edu