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Via Conference Call Conference Call Access Information: USA Toll-Free: 1-877-820-7831 Participant Code: 988055 AGENDA 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review and Approval of Meeting Agenda 3. Review and Approval of October Quarterly Meeting Minutes and Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 4. Update from DHS Liaison Amber Mullett about State Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired (OBVI) 5. Discuss Next Steps for the Statutory Council on Blindness Facebook Page 6. Public Comment on Issues Affecting Wisconsin Residents who are Blind and Visually Impaired 7. Discuss the Direction and Focus of 2018 Meeting Dates 8. 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 or 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 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 608-261-7816 or Sara.Odonnell@dhs.wisconsin.gov. Conference Call: 1-877-820-7831 Passcode: 988055
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