The 10-member advisory board makes recommendations to the Clark County Council relating to developmental disabilities services and assists in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive plan
VANCOUVER – The Clark County Council is seeking community members with expertise in or experience with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities to serve on the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board.
The 10-member advisory board makes recommendations to the Clark County Council relating to developmental disabilities services and assists in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive plan. The board provides community leadership on the improvement of efficiency and effectiveness of community developmental disabilities programs.
The open position is for a vacated unexpired term. The term expires Dec. 31, 2025. The appointee would be eligible for reappointment to a full three-year term following the expiration of the current term. Members appointed to the board include people knowledgeable about developmental disabilities or interested in services to people with developmental disabilities in the community. Individuals with disabilities, family members, members of the business community or other interested individuals are encouraged to apply.
The Clark County Developmental Disability Advisory Board values diversity and the advisory board has adopted equity as a priority. People identifying as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQ2+ as well as other historically under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. People with intellectual/developmental disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
The advisory board meets at 5:15 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month. Currently, these meetings are held in an in-person/virtual hybrid format.
To apply, please send a letter of interest and résumé to Michelle Pfenning, Clark County Council, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000, or email to Michelle.Pfenning@clark.wa.gov.
Application deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2025.
Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.
