PCHS Advisory Council

Community Advisory Council

The valuable role of our Community Advisory Council (CAC) in developing, reviewing, and monitoring the progress to achieve the goals of the 5-Year Plan guarantees full participatory involvement in addressing grassroots barriers in the community. Stories and experiences are valued to identify the overarching challenges within the American Samoa system. Representatives from agencies share common concerns about qualified personnel, leadership, and resources. When necessary, the CAC may propose recommendations to the State Director for revisions.

Membership requirements of the CAC are mandated to be comprised of 51% representation of individuals with developmental disabilities and family members, Office of Protection and Advocacy for the Disabled (OPAD), Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC), self-advocacy organization, and parent information organization.

Community Advisory Council Checklist
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COMMUNITY ADVISORY Council Members

Marissa Afuola, Parent (0-3)
Tapuitea McMullin, Parent (Early Childhood)
Nua Salanoa, Parent (Elementary)
Maria Gayapa, Parent (Adult)
Alofa Faualo, Individual
Fausaga Taufetee, Individual
Aleki Prescott, Individual
Alama Tua, Parent (Apati)
Lagi Lavasi, Parent (High School)
Danielle Pualau, Parent (High School)
Shiyu Liang, Parent (K-5)

AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS

Elinor Kireina, ABLE
Sandy Scanlan, PCSN
Ipu Eliapo-Unutoa, Leo O Aiga
Roseanne Felise, Helping Hands, Part C
Norma Smith, Executive Director, DDPC
Peter Tinitali, Program Director, OPAD
Esther Solaita, State Independent Living Council, VR
June Boat, Assistant Director, SpEd
Anaise Uso, Maternal Child Health
Dr. Delaney Afe-Tilo, Program Director, VR
Marvis Vaiagae, Department of Homeland Security

ALTERNATES

Faanati Penitusi, SpEd
Galu Satele, OPAD
Joyce Ursolino, Helping Hands
Elizabeth Afoa, VR

Image description. A post presentation of the FONOtalk taken outside with the Pago Pago Harbor and Rainmaker Moutain in the background. FONO Representatives from the Legislative branch, self-advocates, family members, and the DD Network. FONOtalk was initiated as a collaborative activity to adopt ADA in American Samoa.

Image description. A post-presentation of the FONO talk was taken outside with the Pago Pago Harbor and Rainmaker Moutain in the background. FONO Representatives from the Legislative branch, self-advocates, family members, and the DD Network. FONO talk was initiated as a collaborative activity to adopt ADA in American Samoa.