The purpose of the Multnomah County I/DD Advisory Council
- To advise the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services Division (IDDSD) at Multnomah County on basic policy guidelines for those individuals inquiring about, applying for, or receiving services and to review and evaluate the effectiveness of the services provided by IDDSD.
- To advocate for issues that are pertinent to the life and welfare of people experiencing intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in Multnomah County and their support networks.
- To educate the general public of the issues and concerns facing all people in the I/DD community living and working in Multnomah County.
Please review our bylaws document to learn more regarding the purpose of the I/DD Advisory Council.
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When the IDDSD Advisory Council meets
Upcoming Meetings
Meetings are held quarterly and are open to the public. Unless noted otherwise, all meetings take place virtually.
Our next Advisory Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2026. The details for our virtual meeting are posted below:
Topic: MultCo IDD Advisory Council - November 2026 Meeting
Time: Nov 19, 2026 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Packets for the Advisory Council Meetings
The agenda and meeting packet for the past Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Advisory Council meeting on September 24th, 2026 is now available to review.
You can read or download the complete agenda materials through the following link:
Minutes of prior meetings
You can read the minutes and review the slide deck from our September 24, 2026 meeting below:
Public Meeting Rules & What to Expect
Do you need an accommodation to participate in our next Council session?
To ensure everyone can fully participate in our upcoming I/DD Advisory Council session, we offer accommodations upon request.
If you need assistance to participate in our next meeting, please complete the Accommodations for the I/DD Advisory Council Meetings Submission for our IDDSD staff to assist you.
Share your voice at our upcoming Advisory Council session!
We welcome community members to provide public testimony and share their perspectives with the council.
How to sign up:
Provide your Public Testimony Submission to our IDDSD staff. For inclusion in the next Advisory Council session, please submit your request by Monday, September 21, 2026.
Once you submit the form, our division staff will review your request and send you a confirmation email with all the details you need to join the session.
Public Meeting Grievances:
If you believe the I/DD Advisory Council has violated a provision of Public Meetings Law, you can hand deliver or submit a written grievance via mail or by email.
How to submit a grievance:
By Mail: Send your written grievance to:
IDD Advisory Council Grievance
Attn: Leah Woods
209 SW 4th Ave, Suite 610
Portland, OR 97204
- By Email: Send your email to iddadminteam@multco.us and start your subject line with "IDD Advisory Council Grievance:".
- You may also hand deliver your grievance to the above address during business hours Monday-Friday to the Five Oak office downtown for submission to Leah Woods.
Membership
Our diverse council brings together individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, family caregivers and natural supports, service providers, community partners, and leadership from Multnomah County’s Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services Division. Interested in joining the IDDSD Advisory Council? Our next open recruitment begins in Spring 2027. We will share more details and how to apply on this page as the date approaches!
You may be able to join if you:
- Are a person experiencing a developmental and/or intellectual disability who wants to bring your experience to impact the advisory process
- Have awareness regarding the I/DD community, related policies, and/or services needs
- Have community planning experience
Please note: Members must be residents or work within Multnomah County.
Current Advisory Council Members
Ben Wilson
Brenda Linden
Debra Clayton
Eriko Ono
Francesca Freccero
Katherine Breithaupt
Mary Popish-Baker
MJ Dunne
Seged Kidanemariam
Why Join the Council?
Make a difference for people experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities in your community!
- Gain experience and knowledge working with IDDSD leadership and other critical I/DD services
- Gain leadership skills, including decision-making, voting, prioritizing
- Network with other community members
- Learn about current issues impacting the Multnomah County I/DD community and experience shaping the I/DD services system
Member Expectations
Meetings are held four to five times per year. Upon entrance into the committee, voting members serve three year terms. Voting members are expected to follow Robert's Rules of Order when voting and making decisions as a Council.