Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council Meeting -February 23, 2026

The Clackamas County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council met on February 23, 2026, to discuss various program updates, including the development of a new workload model for funding and the rollout of a new case management system by a selected vendor. The council also reviewed quality assurance activities and updates on serious incident reporting processes. A significant portion of the meeting focused on advocacy efforts related to state budget concerns, including the council's successful submission of a letter addressing budget items 59 and 87, which was presented to legislative lobbyists. The council discussed ongoing challenges with data transparency in provider licensing and abuse reporting systems, emphasizing the need to differentiate between actual abuse and minor violations. Recruitment for council membership and upcoming leadership positions was also addressed. Additionally, the council explored community outreach strategies, including resource fairs and potential collaborations with community centers. No specific contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting highlighted policy and procedural developments that could impact future procurement and service delivery within the developmental disabilities program.