The following is a press release.

Pierce County is seeking volunteers to serve on the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, which helps with planning to improve services and better meet the community’s needs.

The board assists the Department of Community Connections with reviewing and evaluating programs for Pierce County residents who experience developmental disabilities.  The board also helps staff with planning to improve services and better meet the community’s needs.

Advisory Board membership is open to Pierce County residents who have an interest in developmental disability issues. The board welcomes applicants from all minority groups.

The board meets bi-monthly from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 3602 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma.

Interested applicants should contact:

Brad Benoit, Developmental Disabilities supervisor

Pierce County Community Connections

1305 Tacoma Avenue South, Suite 104

Tacoma, WA  98402

Phone: (253) 798-4332

FAX: (253) 798-2818

E-mail: bbenoit@co.pierce.wa.us