It supports the Standards and Accreditation department with its purpose and goals
It relies on seasoned colleagues and emerging leaders
to provide advice and council
to act as liaisons between ACDS and the regional Service Provider Councils in areas related to Standards and Accreditation
Are there any specific criteria to serve on the Accreditation Council
Representatives need to be (or work for) ACDS Members
How much commitment is needed?
The Accreditation Council meets 4 times a year
Council members need to commit
to being liaisons and
to gathering information about their regions to bring with them to the meetings
Meetings can be in-person, although many representatives choose to join via teleconference
What does the Commission on Accreditation do?
The Commission on Accreditation is arms-length from ACDS
Commission members
review and render decisions on Creating Excellence Together (CET) Accreditation Level 2 site survey reports for organizations that serve within Community Disability Services
provide organizations suggestions or recommendations to address any areas that need to be brought into compliance with the CET Accreditation Level 2 Standards
Are there any specific criteria to serve on the Commission?
Representatives need to be from organizations that have achieved CET Accreditation Level 2
We are also keen to get representatives who are guardians of individuals with developmental disabilities
How much commitment is needed?
The Commission may meet as frequently as once per month
Meetings can be in-person, although many representatives choose to join via teleconference
Every Commission member needs to review the CET Accreditation Level 2 report prior to the meeting so as to be prepared to ask questions or raise any concerns
How do I let you know I am interested in one of these committees?
Feel free to share this invitation with people you know who meet the criteria and have an interest in the direction, focus and promotion of standards and accreditation
