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HomeMy WebLinkAbout201009_DDAB MinutesJEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH 615 Sheridan Street  Port Townsend  Washington  98368 www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org Developmental Disabilities (DD) Advisory Board M I N U T E S September 28, 2010 Board Attendees: Carl Hanson (Co-chair), Lesly Sheinbaum (Co-chair), Kim Rafferty Board Absentees: John Austin, Catharine Robinson, Carla Meyer Guests: Karen Obermeyer, Alysa Russell, Lisa Falcone, Julie Judd, Janie Nelson-Clark, Kaheya Cunningham, Craig Rogers, Kathryne Kent, Tobias Clawson Staff: Anna McEnery, Julia Danskin, Kate Pike (Brisa Services) Call to Order Co-Chair Carl Hanson called the meeting to order at 3:21 pm. Approval of Agenda Proposed changes to the agenda include addition, under Old Business, update on Letter to Food Bank Association, and, under New Business, CRSA meeting report. Member Sheinbaum moved to approve the agenda as amended. Motion seconded by Member Rafferty. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of Minutes from May 25, 2010 Member Rafferty moved to approve the minutes as presented. Motion seconded by Member Sheinbaum. Motion carried unanimously. Introductions Those in attendance were introduced and a sign-in sheet was circulated. Public Comments a) Kaheya Cunningham presented the current Jefferson Transit route and rate schedule b) Kim Rafferty commented that the Special Olympics to be held at the Silverdale Bowling Lanes will have 17 participants. New Business and Presentations: Report on Community Residential Services Association (CRSA) meeting Lesly Sheinbaum, a member of CRSA, attended a recent meeting to discuss budgetary issues where educational handouts were presented. Leslie prepared a packet of these for 24th District Representative Kevin Van De Wege and will meet with him today (September 28) for an hour and will show him local residential homes. An additional comment was made that this might be relative to creation of a DD Board Legislative Agenda (an Agenda Item under Old Business). Saying Goodbye & thank you to Kaheya Cunningham, retiring DD Advisory Board Member As Kaheya Cunningham has moved to Clallam County, she is retiring from the Jefferson County DD Advisory Board. Carl Hanson presented Kaheya with a Certificate of Achievement/Appreciation. Developmental Disability Advisory Board - Minutes 9/28/10 Page 2 of 3 Presentation from Member of the Older People First Group & Advisor who attended State-wide People First Convention. Janie Nelson-Clark had a presentation from the People First Convention for the older group. The younger group presentation will be given in November. The Board sent 12 people to the Convention. Highlights were the sign language, dealing with grief, diabetic cooking and top ways to stay safe workshops. There was a luncheon presentation on fundraising and marketing. A stimulating afternoon session was Washington State Developmental Disabilities 101. A keynote speaker, Diana Stanford of The ARC, spoke on Initiatives on the November ballot; Referendum Bill No. 52, authorizing and funding bonds for energy efficient projects in schools and on Initiative 1107 that would repeal the temporary tax on soda pop, bottled water and candy. A newly elected regional representative was sworn in and some funding proposals were explored. It was also determined that the 2011 convention is to be held in Spokane. Craig Rogers had comments on a beneficial workshop on employment. He also will prepare some artwork for a statewide fundraiser. DD Budget & Performance Measures Update Anna presented the Jefferson County Public Health – Planned Performance Measures for 201,1 for Child Development Programs, Community Access Programs, Group Supported Employment, Person-to-Person Program, Individual Employment and Community Information & Education. These measures addressed goals/objectives and key funding/service issues of each program. Anna also distributed copies of a preliminary 2011 budget. She addressed some specific questions by the members regarding Individual Employment projections and a cost benefit ratio difference due to more one-on-one needs. Additionally, all persons in the Person-to-Person Program will, in July 2011, have technical assistance and be considered as Individual Employment; it is still not certain what it will look like exactly. Tobias Clawson suggested that perhaps someone from outside the area would be available to work with an individual with some “new tools for a toolbox.” Anna noted that the JLARC Study (a legislative audit) preliminary report and recommendations is available and positive; it is focusing on more oversight. When the final report is available, it will be shared. Defining DD Board Goals To answer how the Board determines priorities and needs for and to work toward enhancing lives of the local population, Kim Rafferty raised concerns around getting information out to (and methods of obtaining input from) all involved and/or interested parties. Ideas addressed were parents and community forums, the Board retreat noting feedback from forums, interviews, and meetings with Advisory Board members. Anna volunteered to be involved in creating a sub-committee (Carl, Kim and Catharine) to address, as well as prepare an appropriate survey questionnaire. Also, it was noted that the Community Forum is to be held on October 20th from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Mt. View Commons meeting room. Chris Christian, who has done much work in the community, will help facilitate. The forum will begin with current achievements & services and then looks at funding issues and sources. Usually Skookum, Concerned Citizens and other contractors speak to their current activities. Those present at the Forum are asked the following questions; what’s working, what’s not working & what do we need more of. Developmental Disability Advisory Board - Minutes 9/28/10 Page 3 of 3 October National Disability Awareness & Employment Month: Event Planning Update Anna updated the members on events planned for October, National Disability Awareness & Employment month. a) October 4, 9:00 a.m., Board of County Commissioners proclamation and presentation of Employer Certificates (Safeway, Pane D’ Amore, and Hadlock Building Supply); b) October 20, 9:00 a.m. to noon, Developmental Disabilities providers forum/meeting at Church of Christ; c) October 20, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Developmental Disabilities community forum at Mr. View Commons; d) October 24, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., movie showing of A Friend Indeed-the Bill Sackter Story at the Rose Theater (158 seats); e) Preparation of new posters showing people with developmental disabilities working in Jefferson County, with an October mantra of “Everyone Can Work!” f) November 8, noon, Jefferson Chamber of Commerce presentation, with current employers and a possible slide show with Lisa on hiring people with developmental disabilities in Jefferson County. Project Search staff changes update Carl raised the subject of any effect to Project Search since contract was awarded to Concerned Citizens. Kathryne Kent indicated that Concerned Citizens effected a really good transition with personnel; both students and parents are very comfortable with the process. She additionally noted that Project Transition is also going very well. Lisa , too, remarked that it is going well and they are now in the discovery process with students, having already met with parents. Old Business & Informational Items a. Letter to Food Bank Association b. Firstly, Carl expressed appreciation to Anna and Lesly for composing a letter to the Food Bank Association. He noted that he has spoken with Phil Flynn who assured him that time has been spent in addressing the letter. Things are not as initially appeared, and the door is still open for persons with developmental disabilities to work. He brought up concerns about volunteers needing to “shepherd” and any possibility of injuries. He also noted that Helen (who works with the Food Bank) would like to interview potential workers. c. Creating a DD Board Legislative Agenda for 2011 Anna indicated that she can present to Jenell DeMatteo in November, and will previously email to members. Public Comment None Next Meeting Tuesday, November 23, 2010 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:52 p.m.