This committee develops recommendations for the DR Executive Board concerning policies, programs and funding for research in the development and education of children and youth with disabilities. It also organizes activities to inform and involve researchers and other special educators in advocacy efforts to effectively communicate to governmental policymakers and stakeholders the vital role that research plays in improving services to and outcomes for children. The committee chair is DR's representative to the CEC Children and Youth Action (CAN) Network, Betsy Talbott.
Members of this committee are:
Elizabeth Talbott, William & Mary (chair)
Thomas Farmer, University of Pittsburgh
Adai A. Tefera, University of Arizona
Linda Lewis, University of Oregon