Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council (WRC) - Full Council Meeting

05/12/2022 09:00 AM - 05 /12/2022 04:00 PM

Virtual Meeting via WebEx, Madison, WI- 53703

Agency: Department of Workforce Development

Contact: Kaylyn Schoone
(608) 707-6847
Kaylyn.Schoone@dwd.wisconsin.gov

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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.

Meeting Agenda

• 9:00 – 9:15
  • Roll Call and Introductions 
  • Announcements
  • Quorum Check 
  • Approval of Minutes – February 2022
• 9:15 – 10:00
  • Proposed Technical Specification Updates and Service Fee Increases
  • Kathleen Enders and Andrzej Walz-Chojnacki, DVR
• 10:00 – 10:15
  • Break
• 10:15 – 11:30
  • DVR Administrator Update 
  • Delora Newton, DVR Administrator
• 11:30 – 11:45
  • Federal Grant Opportunity – Subminimum Wage To Competitive Integrated Employment (SWTCIE) 
  • Delora Newton, DVR Administrator
• 11:45 – 12:00
  • Break for individuals to prepare their lunch
  • Please plan to eat at your workspace as we will continue the meeting over the lunch period
• 12:00 – 12:30
  • Wisconsin Career Pathways Advancement Grant Update 
  • Meredith Dressel, DVR Deputy Administrator
• 12:30 – 1:00
  • Public Comment*
• 1:00 – 2:00
  • Impartial Hearing Officer Joint Identification, Qualifications, and Training
• 2:00 – 2:15
  • Break
• 2:15 – 3:00
  • Streamlining Process for Systematic Instruction Providers and Other Service Providers to Also Provide Transportation
  • Meredith Dressel, DVR Deputy Administrator
• 3:00 – 3:15
  • Client Assistance Program (CAP) Report  
  • Franky Newcomb, Danita Jackson and Steven Wheeler
• 4:00
  • 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.
 

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