From: Jennifer Monthie [mailto:Jennifer.Monthie@drny.org] Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2015 9:35 PM
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Disability Rights New York is the statewide Protection & Advocacy and Client Assistance Program system (P&A/CAP) and is seeking new members for the Protection and Advocacy for individuals with Developmental Disabilities (PADD) Advisory Council. All members of the PADD Advisory Council will be appointed by the Board of Directors.
The PADD Advisory Council is comprised of 7-9 people representing all parts of the state. A majority of members must be individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are eligible for services, or have received or are receiving services or parents or family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives of such individuals. The PADD Advisory Council meets no less than three times annually. Members must be able to participate in all meetings. The Chair of the Advisory Council holds a seat on the Board of Directors. The Advisory Council is responsible for advising DRNY and its Board of Directors on its priorities and advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Those interested can complete the attached application. For more information contact DRNY or visit our website at www.drny.org
Thank you.
Jennifer Monthie, Esq.
Director PADD, PAAT, PATBI Programs
DISABILITY RIGHTS NEW YORK
725 Broadway, Suite 450
Albany, New York 12207
(518)432-7861(Voice)
(518)410-0535 (Cell)
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www.DisabilityRightsNY.org
Application2015 DRNY PADD Advisory Council Application