Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council
Full Council Meeting Agenda
August 21, 2025
9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Microsoft Teams Meeting
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9:00 – 9:15 Roll Call and Introductions
Announcements
Quorum Check
Approval of Minutes – May 2025
9:15 – 9:45 Committee Updates and Committee Member Approvals:
9:45 – 10:15 Strategic Planning
Heather Laakso, DWD Program & Policy Analyst
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:30 CSNA Presentation
Allison Gordon, DVR Deputy Administrator
11:30 – 12:00 Lunch Break
12:00 – 12:15 Public Comment
12:15 – 12:45 Overview of Dept. of Health Services (DHS) Councils
Zachary Davenport, DHS Program & Policy Analyst
Angela Brenna, DHS Program & Policy Analyst
12:45 – 1:45 DVR Administrative Update
Meredith Dressel, DVR Administrator
1:45 – 2:00 Review Action Items and Identify Future Agenda Topics
2:00 Adjourn
*Public comment is limited to the time listed on the agenda. Comments can be sent at any time to: DVRWIRehabCouncil@dwd.wisconsin.gov.
*Comments sent to that e-mail box will be read to the full council at the next meeting unless a specific subcommittee is listed. If a specific subcommittee is listed, comments will be sent directly to them and reviewed at their next committee meeting.
A Statement of Mission
The Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council, working on behalf of Wisconsin residents with disabilities, will review, analyze, and advise the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) regarding the performance of its responsibilities in providing quality services to persons with disabilities.
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