ADAP has two advisory councils – one for its PADD program and one for its PAIMI program. Each council is made up of at least twelve members, the majority of whom are consumers or immediate family members of consumers. The councils provide vital guidance to ADAP regarding the direction and scope of our work.
Council meetings are open to the public; we invite you to join us! Learn more about ADAP’s Advisory Councils, their work, and how you can get involved.
PADD Advisory Council
Overview
ADAP’s Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (PADD) program provides legal advocacy services to protect and promote the civil rights of Alabamians with developmental disabilities (DD). ADAP’s PADD Advisory Council informs ADAP regarding the needs of these individuals and provides oversight and feedback to us regarding our PADD program priorities. The PADD Advisory Council is comprised of community members, the majority of whom are self-advocates with DD or their immediate family members. The PADD Advisory Council is governed by these operating procedures. The Council meets at least three times a year in various locations across the state. Members are reimbursed for travel expenses to all meetings.
To apply to become a member of ADAP’s PADD Advisory Council, please fill out this application.
For more information regarding the PADD Council or to request help with completing an application, contact ADAP by email at adap@adap.ua.edu or by phone at 205-348-4928.
Additional Resources
Partners in Policymaking Alabama (PIPA)
Partners in Policymaking Alabama (PIPA) is a free leadership training program for individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) and their family members.
PIPA is sponsored by the Alabama Developmental Disabilities Network (ADDN). ADAP is one member of the ADDN, along with Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD) and the Alabama University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD).
At its kick-off event in early November 2021, PIPA was proud to receive welcoming words of encouragement from Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. Click here to view Governor Ivey’s comments.
PAIMI Advisory Council (PAC)
Overview
ADAP’s Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) program provides legal advocacy services to protect and promote the civil rights of Alabamians with mental illness. ADAP’s PAIMI Advisory Council informs ADAP regarding the needs of these individuals and provides oversight and feedback to us regarding our PAIMI program priorities. The PAIMI Advisory Council is comprised of community members, the majority of whom are self-advocates with mental illness or their immediate family members. The PAIMI Advisory Council is governed by these operating procedures. The Council meets at least three times a year in various locations across the state. Members are reimbursed for travel expenses to all meetings.
To apply to become a member of ADAP’s PAIMI Advisory Council, please fill out this application.
For more information regarding the PAIMI Council or to request help with completing an application, contact ADAP by email at adap@adap.ua.edu or by phone at 205-348-4928.