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Statutory Council on Blindness Quarterly Meeting Friday, June 14, 2019 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Madison 525 W Johnson St Madison, WI 53703 Conference Call Access Information USA Toll-Free: 1-877-820-7831 Participant Code: 988055 Draft Agenda 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Overview of the Office for the Promotion of Independent Living, and Councils Presenter: Amber Mullett, Director, Office for the Promotion of Independent Living, Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources 3. Overview of Council on Physical Disabilities Presenter: Benjamin Barrett, Chairperson, Wisconsin Council on Physical Disabilities 4. Public Comment on Issues Affecting Wisconsin Residents who are Blind and Visually Impaired (11:15 AM – 11:30 AM) 5. Overview of Statewide Efforts to Address Transportation Barriers for Individuals with Disabilities Presenter: Tami Jackson, Public Policy Analyst, Wisconsin Board for People with Disabilities 6. Working Lunch: Council Member Updates 7. Long Path Presentation Presenter: Amber Mullett, Director, Office for the Promotion of Independent Living, Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources 8. Discuss Next Steps for Council Strategic Planning 9. Discuss Plans/Agenda Items for the September Council Quarterly Meeting at Options for Independent Living in Green Bay, WI 10. 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: 1-877-820-7831 Passcode: 988055
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