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: 
APPOINTED: 

Committee Member
James M. Hammond III
William Coleman, Jr., Member At Large
Carole Surratt-Bradley, Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) 
Kristina Blankenship, The Indiana Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services
Sirilla Blackmon, Division of Mental Health and Addiction
Lottie Hooyer, Indiana Department of Administration
Kate Barrow, Governor’s Planning Council for People with Disabilities 
Laurie Mendez, Indiana State Department of Health
Steve Sacksteder, Member at Large

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Upcoming Meeting Dates:
​November 14, 2023

Ability Indiana Committee meetings are held at the Indiana Government Center.  For more information, please contact Ability Indiana staff at 317-634-4957.