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WYOMING INSTITUTE FOR DISABILITIES (WIND)
CONSUMER ADVISORY COUNCIL
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
T
he Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND) at the University of Wyoming is seeking self-
advocates and family members of individuals with disabilities to serve as members on the WIND
Consumer Advisory Council (CAC). The members will assist the director of WIND to review
programs and to develop strategies to best reach and serve individuals with disabilities,
families, and professionals in Wyoming.
M
embers of the CAC are expected to:
• Attend two in-person meetings a year
• Participate in at least two teleconferences a year, scheduled as need
• Work on increasing advocacy within WIND
• Participate on WIND project advisory committees
• Share resources, ideas, and networks
• Represent WIND at local and regional events
W
IND will support members to participate in CAC meetings by:
• Reimbursing travel expenses for meetings
• Providing an accessible meeting space, materials, accommodations, and personal
assistants, as required, so all members can participate
• Creating an environment that encourages an opportunity to enhance leadership skills
• Sharing information about the activities of our partners in Wyoming
Future information about WIND and a current listing of our projects can be found on our
website at: www.uwyo.edu/wind
. We believe that consumer involvement is a great asset to our
work.
I
f you are interested in volunteering to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities by
serving on the WIND Consumer Advisory Council, please fill out this application and return to
WIND by E-mail, Fax, or mail:
Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
ATTN: Consumer Advisory Council
Dept. 4298, 1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Fax: (307) 766-2763
(307)
766
-2935| windcac@uwyo.edu