The Clark County Council is seeking community members with expertise in or experience with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities to serve on the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board. 

Seven positions must be filled. One position is for a vacant unexpired term expiring Dec. 31, 2027. The remaining positions are for three-year terms that begin Jan. 1, 2026, and end Dec. 31, 2028. 

The ten-member advisory board makes recommendations to the Clark County Council relating to developmental disabilities services and assists in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive plan. The board provides community leadership on the improvement of efficiency and effectiveness of community developmental disabilities programs.

Members appointed to the board include people knowledgeable about developmental disabilities or interested in services for people with developmental disabilities in the community. Individuals with disabilities, family members, members of the business community or others who are interested are encouraged to apply.

The Clark County Developmental Disability Advisory Board values diversity and has adopted equity as a priority. People identifying as people of color, LGBTQ2+ as well as other historically under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. People with intellectual/developmental disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

The advisory board meets at 5:15 pm on the first Wednesday of every month. Currently, these meetings are held in an in-person/virtual hybrid format. Learn more about the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board on the county’s website at https://clark.wa.gov/community-services/developmental-disabilities-advisory-board.

To apply, please send a letter of interest and résumé to Michelle Pfenning, Clark County Council, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000, or email to Michelle.Pfenning@clark.wa.gov. 

The application deadline is 5 pm Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.

CONTACT:
Trish Buescher, Community Services 
564.397.7826, patricia.buescher@clark.wa.gov