Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council

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2026 Agendas and Minutes

Past Agendas and Minutes

Hybrid Meetings are located the Public Meeting Room 133-SE Hub 1755 S. Public Road, Lafayette

Jolie Bernstein is the mother of an adult son with IDD and schizophrenia. She has worked in Early Intervention for more than 25 years. For 23 of those years, she worked at Imagine! as a bilingual Service Coordinator. Through this work, she has helped many families navigate the IDD system. Jolie serves on the council as an IDD Family Member Representative.

Daren Kraft (Chairperson) is an autism self-advocate. He is active in several groups working to expand housing and services for people with IDD, autism, and brain injury. These include the Inclusive Housing Coalition and the Association for Community Living (ACL) Advocacy Housing Network. Daren serves on the council as an IDD Individual Representative.

Matt McMullen is the managing member of Trailhead Developers, a group that builds housing for neurodiverse communities. He is also a board member of Trailhead Community, a nonprofit in Littleton. His cousin Scotty, who has IDD and physical disabilities, inspired his focus on IDD housing. Matt is working to support Trailhead Community Littleton. He is also developing a second Trailhead Community in Boulder. Matt serves on the council as a Member at Large.

Robert F. Morris II has worked in the IDD field since 1992 as a case manager, vocational counselor, and long-term care ombudsman. He currently works as the Disability Program Navigator for Workforce Boulder County. He also runs the Boulder Brain Injury Support Group. Robert has lived experience with ADHD, a brain injury, and epilepsy. Robert serves on the council as an IDD Individual Representative.

Heidi Que (Vice Chairperson) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 23 years of experience in medical, school, and community settings. She is the mother of a child in the IDD community. Heidi holds a Master of Social Work from Gallaudet University, where she also studied American Sign Language. She has volunteered with Special Olympics. She also served on the American Red Cross Disabilities Task Force. Heidi serves on the council as a Business or Non-Profit Representative.

Kari Rowe works in healthcare for a local hospice. She has a background in running nonprofits, social services, and operations. Kari has lived experience as a member of the IDD community, including her own journey of late diagnosis. Kari serves on the council as an IDD Individual Representative.

Lisa Slager is a retired marketing and finance professional with nonprofit and private sector experience. Her daughter has a rare genetic disorder involving an intellectual disability. Lisa has spent years learning to navigate IDD systems across multiple states. Locally, she volunteers with Cultivate and the I Have a Dream Foundation. Lisa serves on the council as an IDD Family Member Representative.

Jill Tappert has spent decades fighting for the IDD community. Her daughter’s autism diagnosis sparked this work. She focuses on improving access to treatment, school, and insurance for people with IDD. She co-founded a Boulder school for students with IDD and autism. Jill has served on four nonprofit boards and brings experience in law, editing, and marketing. Jill serves on the council as an IDD Family Member Representative.

Annette Treufeldt‑Franck is the mother of two neurodiverse young adults, one of whom has IDD. Guiding her children through systems gave her deep knowledge of IDD supports. She lives in unincorporated Boulder County near Nederland. Annette is a board member at the Nederland Food Pantry and a member of the Peak to Peak Housing and Human Services Alliance. Annette serves on the council as a Member at Large.

Jayne Dixon Weber has an adult son with Fragile X syndrome. She has worked in the IDD field for more than 30 years. For more than 20 of those years, she worked with the National Fragile X Foundation. She has also published several books and articles on the topic. She has also helped her son build an active life in the Boulder community. Jayne serves on the council as an IDD Family Member Representative.

Asher Johnson is a self-advocate with lived experience in the autism community. They are committed to improving access to housing for people with IDD, autism, and brain injury. Asher aims to use data to guide how funding is spent. Asher serves on the council as an IDD Individual Representative.