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Remote Video Access Information: https://livestream.com/DHSWebcast/events/7040238 DRAFT AGENDA 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review and Approve Meeting Agenda 3. Review and Approve December Meeting Minutes 4. Community Updates from Council Members 5. Updates from the Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Amber Mullett, Director, Office for the Promotion of Independent Living, Department of Health Services 6. Public Comments on Issues Affecting the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, or Hard of Hearing 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM 7. Break 8. Discuss Council Strategic Goals 9. Lunch 10. Continue to Discuss Council Strategic Goals 11. Updates from the Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources Carrie Molke, Director, Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources, Department of Health Services 12. Break 13. Updates from Council Members on the Commission Proposal 14. Public Comments on Issues Affecting the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, or Hard of Hearing 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM 15. Interpreter Licensure Bill Update from Council Members 16. Next Steps and Closing Remarks 17. Adjourn The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the governmental business outlined in the above agenda. The Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is appointed by the Governor to advise him, the Department of Health Services and the Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing about issues and concerns affecting over 500,000 people in Wisconsin who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or deaf-blind. The Council is administratively attached to the Department of Health Services. If you need an interpreter, alternate formats, or other accommodations to participate, please contact Sara O’Donnell at 608-266-7816 or Sara.ODonnell@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
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