ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Under the guidance and support of the Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Planning Partnership, this report was researched and written by the Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center (ATCMHMR), with assistance from numerous individuals within the community. The Community Action Network (CAN) gratefully acknowledges the contributions of these individuals.
Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center
Randy Consford, Policy and Planning Director, Lead Writer
Louise Lynch, Director, Mental Retardation Network
Tina Moorhead, Consultant Writer
Sally Spill, Director, Children's Mental Health Network
Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Planning Partnership
The Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Planning Partnership (MR/DDPP) is a team of stakeholder representatives meeting regularly to plan, assess and share collective knowledge to promote healthy and meaningful lives for people with mental retardation/developmental disabilities. The MR/DDPP members developed the process and contributed significantly to the content of this report. The Planning Partnership also planned, organized, and facilitated input from numerous organizations and individuals.
Wendie Abramson, SafePlace
Renee Borders, Austin Independent School District
Randy Consford, ATCMHMR
Susan Eason, Arc of the Capital Area
Bob Fullbright, Marbridge Foundation
Joyce Haight, Family Eldercare
Richard Hernandez, Community Options
Norman Kieke, Disability Assistance of Central Texas
Robert Kifowit, Texas Department of Mental Health Mental Retardation
Louise Lynch, ATCMHMR
Julie Lyons, AISD
Sharon Miller, Easter Seals - Central Texas
Jennifer Reilly, Texas Workforce Centers
Sally Spill, ATCMHMR
Joy Stollings, Travis County Health and Human Services and Veterans Services
Florence Turay, Premient
Tina Wilson, ATCMHMR
Focus Group
On May 10, 2001, a focus group was held and valuable input was provided that has been incorporated into this assessment. We want to thank the following participants for their input.
Paula Bass, Easter Seals - Central Texas
Randy Consford, Facilitator
A. Cook, CLASS Attendant
Susan Eason, Arc of the Capital Area
Robert E. Espinoza, Participant
Patrick H. Herndon, ATCMHMR Advisory Committees
Norman Kieke, Disability Assistance of Central Texas
Louise Lynch, ATCMHMR
Amy McClellan, Austin State School
Kate May, Disability Assistance of Central Texas
Joseph R. Olvera, Participant
Jennifer Reilly, Texas Workforce Centers
Ricardo Resa, CLASS Program
Nelda O. Savoy, Disability Assistance of Central Texas
Joy Stollings, Travis County Health and Human Services and Veterans Services
Sarah Wells, Easter Seals - Central Texas
Tina Wilson, ATCMHMR
Sam Woollard, CAN
We attempted to include all those who made significant contributions to this undertaking. There were so many individuals and groups who provided information and guidance during this process that it is impossible to name them individually. If we have inadvertently omitted anyone, we apologize and ask that you inform us so that we may recognize you appropriately as the process continues. Thank you to everyone for your contributions.
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