AR2003 Council Members

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Council Members: October 1, 2002 to September 30, 2003

Officers

Margaret Cohan,Chair
Eve Kessler, Vice Chair

Persons with Developmental Disabilities

Steven Barnwell, New London
Jeffrey DePina, New London
Carol Grabbe, Middletown
Don James, Manchester(Retired January 22, 2003)
Jamie Lazaroff, Danielson
Joy Minervini, Waterbury
Paul Seigel, New Haven
Chad Sinanian, Danbury
Jimmy Smith, Bridgeport

Parents

Kiley Carlson, Higganum (Retired January 22, 2003)
Jousette Caro, Hartford
Margaret Cohan, Madison
Sheila Crocker, Bloomfield
Eve Kessler, Wilton
Dawn Lazaroff, Danielson
Barry Nova, Greenwich
Carmen Rodriguez, Hartford

State Agencies

Art Carey, Department of Education
Mary Beth Bruder, University Center for Excellence, UCHC
Pamela Giannini, Department of Social Services
Gretchen Knauff, Office of Protection and Advocacy
Ed Mambruno, Department of Mental Retardation
Richard Melchreit, Department of Public Health
Patti Clay, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
Leslie Waite, Rehabilitation Services (Retired January 22, 2003)

Private Agencies

Anthony LaCava, Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County (Retired January 22, 2003)
Carolyn Newcombe, Disabilities Network of Eastern Connecticut

Staff To The Council

Edward T. Preneta, Director
Yvette Johnson, Disability Policy Specialist
Mary-Ann Langton, Disability Policy Specialist

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