Statutory Council on Blindness Quarterly Meeting

02/09/2023 03:00 PM - 02 /09/2023 03:00 PM

Via Zoom: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1616375579?pwd=YytOaE1PUXgxUm0xUWdSWE0rdlVnZz09 Conference Call Access Information: USA Toll-Free: 1 669 254 5252 Meeting ID: 160 478 7647, N/A, WI- 53703

Agency: Department of Health Services

Contact: Ann Sievert
6082663147
annL.sievert@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Statutory Council on Blindness
Quarterly Meeting

Thursday, February 9th, 2023

9:00AM to 3:00PM

Via Zoom: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1616375579?pwd=YytOaE1PUXgxUm0xUWdSWE0rdlVnZz09

Conference Call Access Information:
USA Toll-Free: 1 669 254 5252 
Meeting ID: 160 478 7647

 

Draft Agenda

9:00AM        Council Welcome and Introductions

9:10AM        Review and Approve February 9^th, 2023, Quarterly Meeting Agenda

9:15AM        Review and Approve November 10^th, 2022, Quarterly Meeting Minutes

9:20AM        Public Comment on Issues Affecting Wisconsin Residents who are Blind and

               Visually Impaired

9:30AM        Population Data & Demographics Presentation

• • Eric Grosso, Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources

9:45AM        Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS) Presentation

• • Carlie Malone, Office of Health Informatics

10:15AM      Wisconsin Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness Presentation

• • Carleigh Olson, Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources

 

10:45AM   State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) Presentation

• • Tyler Wilcox, Independent Living Council of Wisconsin

11:30AM      Lunch

12:15PM      Aging Plan Presentation

• • Neal Minogue and Sara O’Donnell, Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources

1:00PM        Community Engagement & Advocacy Presentation

• • Jason Glozier, Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers

1:45PM        Discuss Council Next Steps and Action Items

• •  All presenters are welcome to stay and engage in this discussion, or make recommendations for Council action items

3:00PM        Adjourn

 

The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the governmental business outlined in the above agenda. The Statutory Council on Blindness is a nine-member statutory body, which is appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Health Services. The purpose of the Council is to make recommendations to DHS and other state agencies on services, activities, programs, investigations, and research that affect Wisconsin residents who are blind and visually impaired. For more information on the Council or how to apply to become a member, contact the Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired at 888-879-0017 or dhsobvi@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

The Committee is administratively attached to the Department of Health Services. If you need an interpreter, alternate formats, or other accommodations to participate, please contact Ann Sievert at 608-266-3147 or annL.sievert@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

Conference Call Number: 1 669 254 5252   Meeting ID: 160 478 7647 

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