Statutory Council on Blindness Quarterly Meeting Friday, September 13, 2019 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Delta Hotels by Marriott Green Bay 2750 Ramada Way Green Bay, WI 54304 Conference Call Access Information USA Toll-Free: 1-877-820-7831 Participant Code: 988055 Draft Agenda 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Review and Approval of Meeting Agenda 3. Assistive Technology for People with Vision Loss Presenter: Calvin Richtig, Options for Independent Living 4. What is The Role of the Rehabilitation Specialist in the Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired? Presenter: Kate Connell, Rehabilitation Specialist, Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources (10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.) 5. Review and Approve Revised By Laws 6. Public Comment on Issues Affecting Wisconsin Residents who are Blind and Visually Impaired (11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) 7. Discuss Council Vacancies 8. Long Path Presentation Presenter: Amber Mullett, Director, Office for the Promotion of Independent Living, Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources 9. Discuss Plans for Council Strategic Planning 10. Debrief/Identify Action Steps 11. 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 and 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 Committee is administratively attached to the Department of Health Services. If you need an interpreter, alternate formats, or other accommodations to participate, please contact Ann Sievert at 608-266-3147 or annL.sievert@dhs.wisconsin.gov. Conference Call: 1-877-820-7831 Passcode: 988055
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