Overview

Black man and women talking via sign language; White teenage girl with Downs Syndrome using a laptop commuter; Black man in a wheelchair moving down a ramp; White middle-aged woman in wheelchair with hand controls.

Accessible Community Advisory Committee

Appointed by the Clark County Council, the Accessible Community Advisory Committee (CCACAC) is tasked with advising policy makers on the needs of persons with disabilities both in general and in emergency planning.

The CCACAC responsibilities include:

  • Advising policy makers on access to programs, services and activities, new construction or renovation projects, sidewalks, other pedestrian travel, and disability parking enforcement.
  • Applying for grants to fund projects that will improve awareness, acceptance, inclusion and access for people with disabilities.
  • Developing local initiatives and activities to promote greater awareness of disability issues and acceptance, involvement and access for persons with disabilities.

 

Committee Members

Dave Carl, Chair + Liaison to Governor's Committee on Disability and Employment

Eric Thorstensen, Vice Chair

Lilly Longshore, Community Outreach Coordinator

Jesseica Elliot, Community Outreach Coordinator

Lyn Sowdon, Liaison to Governor's Committee on Disability and Employment

Daniel Lee

DeLena Perry 

Staff Liaison

Jordan Boege
Senior Policy Analyst
360.605.6366

Council Liaison

Karen Dill Bowerman 
Clark County Council, District 3
360.798.5474