Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board

BOARD FUNCTION/PURPOSE

Pursuant to Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 71.20.40,Kitsap County established the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board. The Board's Mission is to promote choice, opportunity, and support for people with disabilities in an enhanced community where all people are included, respected and dignified.

Board responsibilities include reviewing all service plans, applications for funding, and expenditure budgets. The Board makes recommendations regarding developmental disabilities services funded through Kitsap County and provides community education on developmental disabilities.

NUMBER OF MEMBERS/APPOINTMENT TERMS

The Board consists of no fewer than nine (9) and no more than twelve (12) members of the community from varying geographic regions in Kitsap County. It is representative of parents, business, schools, professionals and others with interest in developmental disabilities.

Member	Commissioner District	Term
Adams, George	District 3	01/10/16 - 01/09/19
Aquiningoc, Frances	District 2	02/12/18 - 02/11/21
Brown, Norma	District 2	02/12/18 - 02/11/21
Christman, Robin	District 2	09/01/16 - 08/31/19
Gearns, Donna (Vice Chair)	District 3	09/01/16 - 08/31/19
Johnson, Christine	District 2	08/01/18 - 07/31/21
LaCelle, Sandra (Chair)	District 1	08/01/18 - 07/31/21
Loughheed, Kathryn	District 2	01/10/16 - 01/09/19
Roche, Linda	District 2	12/05/16 - 12/04/19
Taylor, Veola	District 2	08/28/15 - 09/27/18
Wiggins, Marian	District 3	08/28/15 - 09/27/18