The Ability Indiana Committee, established under IC 16-32-2, is responsible for oversight of all activities under the Ability Indiana Program. The committee approves products and services, reviews pricing and assures that the Certified Ability Indiana Organizations are qualified. It encourages state and local governments to purchase through the Program.

The Committee consists of representatives from:

• The Indiana Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services
• The Indiana Department of Administration
• The Governor's Council for People with Disabilities
• The Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction
• The Indiana State Department of Health
• Three members appointed by the Governor to represent the public at large.​

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Position
​CHAIR:
VICE CHAIR: 
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY: 
MEMBER AT LARGE: 

Committee Member
James M. Hammond III
Vacant Seat
Carol Surratt-Bradley, Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) 
William Coleman, Jr.
Kristina Blankenship, Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)
Rachel Johnson-Yates, Division of Mental Health and Addiction
Harry Dickson, Indiana State Department of Health
Abby Chittenden, Indiana Department of Administration
Kate Barrow, Executive Director, Governor’s Planning Council on People with Disabilities 

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Upcoming Meeting Dates:
February 8, 2022
May 10, 2022
August 9, 2022
November 8, 2022

Ability Indiana Committee meetings are held at the Indiana Government Center South (room varies), and are open to the public.  For more information, please contact Ability Indiana staff at 317-634-4957.