The Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) is comprised of HCD employees who serve as an advisory body to the HCD Director and the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office to help enhance employment and promotional opportunities, as well as equal treatment and access to services and benefits for HCD employees with disabilities. The Disability Advisory Committee is mandated by Government Code Section 19795(b).
The DAC focuses its efforts on the following:
- Promoting disability employment awareness
- Promoting ideas and feedback related to HCD efforts to recruit, retain, and advance individuals with disabilities
- Enhancing health and safety
- Maintain representation and participation on the State Disability Advisory Council (SDAC)
2025 Committee Members
- Jenny Geminder, Chair
- Secretary (Rotational)
- Leeann Maxwell
- Melissa Hoge
- Jaime Buckner
Technical Support: April Partington
Upcoming Meetings
Meetings are held virtually via the Microsoft Teams platform. Links to virtual meetings are included in the meeting agendas.
2025 Meeting Agendas and Minutes
| Dates | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | Agenda (PDF) | Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| June 2025 | Agenda (PDF) | Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| April 2025 | Agenda (PDF) | Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| February 2025 | Agenda (PDF) | Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
Past Meeting Agendas and Minutes