AJE’s Community Health Advisory Panel (CHAP) first convened in March 2025 and meets on a bi-monthly basis. It consists of a multi-disciplinary body of healthcare professionals and is co-led by AJE’s Parent Ambassador.

The CHAP was formed for:

• Identifying solutions to address priority areas identified by Parent Ambassadors for the elimination of health disparities and achieving health equity in DC.
• Engaging in systems change advocacy within targeted wards.
• Co-develop a plan to address priority issues using community organizing principles, implementing strategies, and approaches to share with policy decision-makers and the community.
• Each month, we will highlight a member of the CHAP, sharing their contribution to the DC systems of care for children and youth with disabilities and special healthcare needs and their families.
• Increase knowledge and build on the collective experiences of CHAP members, facilitating the exchange of information and encourage collaborations.

Stay tuned for updates from the CHAP!