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Background and Purpose
The purpose of the Council is to advise HHSC on the development, implementation, expansion, and delivery of services through consumer direction, in all programs offering long-term services and supports that enhance a consumer's ability to have freedom and exercise control and authority over the consumer's choices, regardless of age or disability.
Consumer Directed Services (CDS) has more information about the CDS option.
The adopted rules that outline the Council's statute authority, purpose, tasks, reporting requirements and membership are located at the Texas Register.
Members
Karen Daly, Chair
Consumer
Georgetown, TX
Helen Baker, Vice Chair
Financial Management Services Agency (FMSA) Representative
San Antonio, TX
Ellen Bauman
Advocate for persons with disabilities
Joshua, TX
David Blackberby
Advocate
San Antonio, TX
Len Davis
FMSA Representative
Aubrey, TX
Darla Hill
Personal Care Attendant
Arlington, TX
Amy Litzinger
Consumer
Austin, TX
Tolu Opeloye
Advocate
Cypress, TX
Ashyley Pfannenstiel
LIDDA
Abilene, TX
Carol Sloan
Advocate for people with disabilities
The Woodlands, TX
Stephanie Wagers
STAR Kids Managed Care Organization
Community First Health Plans
Chad Wooten
FMSA
Mt. Vermon, TX
Agency Representatives
Demetria Alexander
Representative - Managed Care Organizations
Health and Human Services Commission
Lauren Chenoweth
Texas Workforce Commission
State Employment Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Jacqueline Clark
Representative - Consumer Directed Services
Health and Human Services Commission
Shawn Cuffee
Texas Workforce Commission
State Unemployment for individuals with Disabilities
Angela Medina
Department of Family and Protective Services
Adult Protection Services
Eileen Murphy
Health and Human Services Commission
Consumer Directed Services
Dena Stoner
Health and Human Services Commission
Mental Health
Meeting Dates
Full Council Meetings
- March 21, 2024
- June 20, 2024
- September 19, 2024
- December 5, 2024
Reports
More Information
Please contact Michelle Thomas, Advisory Committee Coordinator.