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Statutory Council on Blindness Quarterly Meeting

06/28/2024 09:00 AM - 06 /28/2024 12:00 PM

Via Zoom: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1608712373 Conference Call Access Information: USA Toll-Free: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 871 2373, N/A, WI- 53703

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Agency: Department of Health Services
Contact: Ann Sievert
608-266-3147
annl.sievert@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Statutory Council on Blindness
Quarterly Meeting

Friday, June 28th, 2024
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Via Zoom: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1608712373
Conference Call Access Information:
USA Toll-Free: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID:
160 871 2373

Draft Agenda

  1.      Council Welcome and Introduction
  2.      Review and Approve Meeting Agenda
  3.       Review and Approve March 6th, 2024, Quarterly Minutes
  4.      Public Comment on Issues Affecting Wisconsin                          Residents Who are Blind or Visually Impaired
  5.      Debrief ADILN conference and Engage for Change                          Session
  6.      Discussion with / or presentation with Governor’s      Committee for People with Disabilities (GCPD)
    • Nancy Leipzig, GCPD Member-at-large
  7.      Discussion with / or presentation with Council on Physical                    with Disabilities (CPD)
    • Ben Barrett, CPD Chairperson, member-at-large
  8.      Role and Responsibilities of SCOB – Fall meeting Planning
  9.      Member Recruitment Discussion
  10. Break
  11. Next meeting Date and Agenda Items
  12. 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: 1-669-254-5252    Meeting ID:  160 871 2373


Americans with Disabilities Act Statement

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.