Assistive Technology Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting
August 28, 2025
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Join via Zoom:
https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1601760035
Join via Phone:
Phone: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 160 176 0035
Open Meeting Notice
1. Welcome, Introductions, Housekeeping, and Opening Question (What was your dream job growing up?)
2. Review and Approve Quarterly Meeting August 28, 2025 Agenda
3. Review and Approve May 7, 2025 Quarterly Meeting Minutes
4. Public Comment on Issues Affecting Assistive Technology Users
(9:10 A.M. – 9:20 A.M.) or on the State Plan on Assistive Technology, 2024-2026 (https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/atac/state-assistive-tecnology-plan.htm)
5. Assistive Technology Program Partner Updates
6. Other State AT Programs Overview; Melinda Dolezal New York
7. WisTech Program Updates
8. United Councils Work Group Overview; Angela Brenna, DHS
9. Assistive Technology Advisory Council Member Officer Elections, Appointments, United Councils Workgroup Appointment, and Vacancies.
10. Adjourn
The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the governmental business outlined in the above agenda. The purpose of the Advisory Council is to provide advice and guidance to the WisTech Program and assure that it is in compliance with the provisions of the Assistive Technology Act (Tech Act) of 1998, as amended. Specifically, the Advisory Council will provide advice and guidance on the following:
• Submission of Wisconsin’s State Plan for Assistive Technology (AT) to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living (ACL);
• Monitoring the WisTech program according to the State Plan for AT;
• Developing and maintaining collaborations with other agencies, organizations, and bodies providing AT services and devices throughout the State; and
• Monitoring of program data and outcomes.
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 Laura Plummer at 608-514-2513 or laura.plummer1@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Phone: 1-669 254 5252
Meeting ID: 160 176 0035
Reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. This agency, to the maximum extent possible, holds all meetings in facilities that are physically accessible to persons with disabilities. For questions about accessibility, contact the meeting's sponsoring division.