​​​​​​​​​The Disability Advisory Committee was formed in January 2017 and consists of members dedicated to improving the health of people with disabilities. The Disability Advisory Committee promotes health improvement by:​

• Gathering and disseminating data on issues relevant to the statewide health needs of people with disabilities.

• Keeping members aware of important events and concerns in the disability community.

• Collaborating to make the best use of people and resources.

• ​Including people with disabilities in public health efforts.

• Improving access to health care.

• Providing technical assistance to chronic disease management programs to support access for people with disabilities.

• Planning for long-term change by establishing a method for ongoing outreach.​