DHS news release

September 13, 2005

Contact: Trish Neiworth (503) 945-5922

Program contact: Becky Murphy (503) 945-6617

People with Disabilities Advisory Committee to meet Wednesday

What: Public meeting of the People with Disabilities Advisory Committee (PDAC)

When: Wednesday, September 14, 2005, 1-3 p.m. A time for public testimony is scheduled for 2:20 p.m.

Where: Room 137D, Human Services Building, 500 Summer Street NE, Salem. (Members are participating via conference call.)

Agenda: Update on DHS issues, presentation on ADA Compliance, and an update on the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA).

Contact Becky Murphy at Becky.Murphy@state.or.us.or or (503) 945-6617 for a copy of the complete agenda and/or to be included for public input.

The DHS People with Disabilities Advisory Committee has as its mission, "To critically review and promote programs and policies within DHS by advocating, protecting, and developing services that are essential for enhancing choice, dignity, and independence for people with physical disabilities."