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Qualified Candidates Sought for New County Committee to Address Disability Issues, End Ableism. The Disability Community Accountability Advisory Board will be a public forum that guides the work of the County and the Office of Disability.

We are looking for community members (18 years and older) who can commit to being a member of this Group for a term of 12 months, starting in January 2024. Term may be renewable. Group members will participate in 6 advisory meetings per year. Additional subcommittees and self-paced learning will take place between the 6 meetings. The total estimated time requirement for the full year is 60 hours.

In the course of their participation in the Disability Community Advisory Group, members will:

• Learn about and explore potential systems innovations to better address disability access and inclusion in Santa Clara County.
• Help shape policy recommendations to send to the Office of Disability Affairs and/or other County leadership entities.
• Provide other valuable contributions and support, as needed.

Members will receive a $1,000* stipend for participation. 

If you are interested in joining this Disability Community Advisory Group, please complete this nomination form. We will review your submission to see if you are a good fit and reach out to you if we require additional information.

• Deadline: December 4, 2023
• Advisory Board Info
• Form to Complete If Interested