[NFBSF] Fwd: DOR Blind Advisory Committee Agenda for Thursday, February 10th

Wed Feb 9 03:38:15 UTC 2022

Bobbi A. L. Pompey
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> From: Bryan Bashin <BBashin at lighthouse-sf.org>
> Date: February 7, 2022 at 12:36:08 PM PST
> Subject: DOR Blind Advisory Committee Agenda for Thursday, February 10th
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> Hi Lighthouse,
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> As I mentioned in this morning’s all-staff meeting, a very information-rich BAC meeting will be held this Thursday via Zoom.  If you or your department is interested in student safety, referrals for AT services, employment, including work experience employment, or new opportunities for student referrals and billing from DOR, you might want to make time for this meeting.
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> The full agenda is below my signature.  Please see if you can schedule parts of your Thursday for items of interest to your group.
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> Kind regards,
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> Bryan
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> Agenda
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> State of California
> Health and Human Services Agency
> Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
> BLIND ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BAC)
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> Thursday, February 10, 2022
> 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
> Zoom Meeting
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> Three Public Participation Options to Join Zoom Meeting:
> https://dor-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/83307263718?pwd=NG1TRGNMV0hCUElsSVBwemRMZzZUQT09
> Meeting ID: 833 0726 3718
> Passcode: fiZr&=P1
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> One tap mobile
> +14086380968,,83307263718#,,,,*72938972#
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> Teleconference Number:
> Phone number: 1 669 900 6833  
> Meeting ID: 833 0726 3718
> Passcode: 72938972
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> Press *6 to mute or unmute your phone or use the mute button if you are using Zoom.
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> Agenda Times - Times are approximate and may be adjusted if pressing new business is brought to the attention of the committee.
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> 1.              Welcome and Introductions
> Chris Fendrick, Chair
> The Chair will welcome attendees, conduct a roll call, establish a quorum, and introduce DOR staff and members of the public.
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> 2.              Approval of BAC Meeting Minutes and Review of the Action Items
> Chris Fendrick, Chair
> The Chair will lead the Committee in the approval of the minutes from the November 17, 2021 meeting and a review of the action items.
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> Public comment
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> 3.        Committee Members Network Updates
> BAC Members will report on matters of interest in their networks and communities. 
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> Public comment
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> 4.       Updates to the California Assistive Technologies, Services, and
>          Devices (Cal-ATSD) Supplier Directory
> David Kwan, Assistant Deputy Director, Financial Management Branch
> Zach Munday, Chief, Contracts and Procurement Section (C&PS)
> Members will receive updates to the BAC recommendations and DOR responses to the Cal-ATSD.
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> Public comment
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> 5.       Updates to Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Taskforce
>      Recommendations
> Peter Dawson, Acting Deputy Director, SSD
>          Michael Thomas, Assistant Deputy Director, SSD
> Committee members will receive updates to DOR’s responses to the taskforce’s recommendations.
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>          Public comment
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> 6.       Report from Specialized Services Division (SSD)
> Peter Dawson, Acting Deputy Director, SSD
> Michael Thomas, Assistant Deputy Director, SSD
> Members will receive an update on programs and services in SSD and will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide input
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> Public comment
> Lunch
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> 7.        Presentation by the Directorate
> Joe Xavier, Director, DOR
> Andi Mudryk, Chief Deputy Director, DOR
> BAC members will receive a report from the Directorate on organizational, state, and federal issues of interest to the BAC. BAC members will have an opportunity to ask questions and have an interactive dialogue.
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> Public comment
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> 8.       Status Report on Vocational Rehabilitation Connections (VRC) 
> Conan Petrie, Staff Service Manager III, Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Division (VRED)
> Russell Schutte, Information Technology Specialist I, Information Technology Services Division (ITSD)
> Members will learn about the enhanced service delivery through use of the VR Connections Portal.
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>                Public comment
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> 9.      Updates from the Community Rehabilitation Division (CRD)
> Jessica Grove, Deputy Director, Vocational Rehabilitation Support Branch (VRSB)
> Janelle Tisher, Resource Specialist, Community Resource Development Section (CRDS)
> Members will receive an update on services to blind consumers including Adult Work Experience
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> Public comment
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> 10.               Proposed Form Revisions and Upcoming Application
>          Regulations Package and Student Services Regulations Package
> Nancy Wentling, Staff Services Manager I, Program Policy Section, Elizabeth Colegrove, Staff Attorney III, DOR Office of Legal Affairs and Regulations, Daisy Hughes, Attorney IV, DOR Office of Legal Affairs and Regulations
> BAC members will learn about the proposed revisions to form DR222 Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Application and form DR22A supplemental Personal Information and the upcoming application regulations package.
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> Public comment
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> 11.         Open Forum
> BAC Members and members of the public will have the opportunity to address items of interest to be included on the next agenda.
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> Public comment
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> 13.            Adjourn
> The meeting will adjourn at 4:00 PM.
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> NOTES
> This Meeting Notice and Agenda can also be accessed at the following website address: https://www.dor.ca.gov/Home/AdvisoryCommittees
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> Supplemental Meeting materials will be available for public viewing at the meeting site and can also be requested in alternate format from the contact person listed below.
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> Questions or clarification on agenda topics can be made to the contact person listed below.
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> Pursuant to Government Code Sections 11123.1 and 11125(f), individuals with disabilities who require accessible alternative formats of the agenda and related meeting materials, and/or auxiliary aids/services to participate in the meeting can make their request to the contact person listed below by telephone or e-mail. The Requests must be received 7 days prior to the meeting.
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> All agenda items are for information, discussion and/or action. All times are approximate and provided for general planning convenience only. Public Comments are allowed at the end of each discussion topic and limited up to 2 minutes per person. Additionally, public comments may only be on the most recent topic.
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> Contact Person:
> Kathleen Munyer
> Advisory Committee Analyst, Specialized Services Division
> California Department of Rehabilitation
> 721 Capitol Mall, 4th Floor
> Sacramento CA 95814
> Phone: (916) 558-5489
> E-mail: Kathleen.L.Munyer at dor.ca.gov
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