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Independent Living Council of Wisconsin (ILCW) Quarterly Meeting
Monday, November 13, 2023 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Independent Living Resources (ILR) 4439 Mormon Coulee Road La Crosse, WI 54601
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Join via Phone:
Phone: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 846 4025 1289
Agenda
Monday November 13, 2023
10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
1.
Call to Order, Roll Call, and Introductions
2.
Review and Approval of November 13-14, 2023 ILCW Quarterly Meeting Agenda
3.
Review and Approval of August 14-15, 2023 ILCW Quarterly Meeting Minutes
4.
Public Comment on the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) (https://www.livebinders.com/media/get/MjQ3MTE0MDM=) or related to Independent Living Centers and Services 10:10 A.M. – 10:20 A.M.
5.
Discuss and Review ILCW Budget and Financial Information
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Review and Approve the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2023 July, August, and September Financial Reports
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Discuss Grant Enrollment and Application Reporting System (GEARS)
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Treasurers Report as Presented by ILCW Treasurer or Designee
6.
Discuss FFY 2023 Part B Carryover
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Explanation of Additional Funding
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Determine Best Use for Additional Funding
7.
Break
8.
Discuss ILCW Bylaws to Approve Updates
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ILCW Meeting Attendance
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ILCW Membership
9.
Discuss and Approve ILCW Employee Handbook
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Addition of Juneteenth (June 19th) as Paid Holiday
10.
Break for Lunch
11.
Discuss Updates from ILCW Liaisons and Partner Organizations
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Department of Transportation (DOT) as Presented by Taqwanya Smith, DOT, or Designee
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Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) as Presented by Sara Kuehn, DVR, or Designee
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Designated State Entity (DSE) as Presented by Lisa Sobczyk, DHS, or Designee
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Department of Health Services (DHS) as Presented by Amber Mullett, DHS, or Designee
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Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council (WRC), as Presented by Kyle Kleist, ILCW Vice Chair, or Designee
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Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers (WCILC), as Presented by Jason Glozier, Executive Director, WCILC, or Designee
The Council is a body of Wisconsinites appointed by the Governor to plan Independent Living Services for people with disabilities in Wisconsin. Most Council members have disabilities themselves.
ILCW promotes self-determination and full inclusion of people with disabilities in Wisconsin.
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ILCW educates and advocates for policies, resources, practices and attitudes that support independent living.
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ILCW provides and supports the independent living philosophy and services to maximize the leadership, empowerment, and productivity of individuals with disabilities in order that each will live and participate in their community of choice. ILCW is the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC). The Council’s functions include the following:
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Developing the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) jointly with Wisconsin’s eight Independent Living Center directors.
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Reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating the implementation of the SPIL.
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12.
Discuss and Review ILCW Membership
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Review Committee Membership and Assignments
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Review Member Terms
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Review Officer Terms
13.
Break
14.
Meet with ILR Staff and/or Consumers
15.
Adjourn for the Day to Reconvene November 14, 2023 at 9:00 A.M.
Coordinating activities with other organizations and agencies that providing services similar to or complimentary to Independent Living Center core services.
If you have questions, need an interpreter, alternate formats, or other accommodations to participate, please contact Tyler Wilcox at ilcwcoordinator@il-wis.net or (608) 575- 9293, as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest and support.
Jason Endres, Chairperson
Independent Living Council of Wisconsin
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.