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HomeMy WebLinkAbout201311_DDAB Minutes Developmental Disability Advisory Board - Minutes 11/19/2013 Page 1 of 3 JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH 615 Sheridan Street  Port Townsend  Washington  98368 www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board (DDAB) M I N U T E S November 19, 2013 Board Attendees: Carl Hanson (Co-Chair), John Austin, Catharine Robinson, Kim Rafferty, Leesa Monroe, Claudia Edmondson Board Absentees: Lesly Sheinbaum (Co-chair) Guests: none Staff: Anna McEnery, Julia Danskin CALL TO ORDER Co-Chair Carl Hanson called the meeting to order at 3:50 pm. APPROVAL OF AGENDA No revisions or corrections required to the draft agenda. Member Austin moved to approve agenda as written, Member Robinson second - motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 Name spelling corrections were needed for Catharine Robinson (p.1), Le Hornbeck (p. 3) and Leesa Monroe (p. 3). Corrections were noted. Catharine Robinson moved to approve the minutes as corrected and Member Austin offered the second - motion passed. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments at this time. NEW BUSINESS AND PRESENTATIONS Review DD Budget 2011-2012-2013/ Performance Measures 2013 Anna McEnery distributed copies of the 2013 budget for members to review. She noted that 2013 actual figures would be available at the end of the fiscal year. The County budget is based on the calendar year and the State budget is based on the fiscal year, so sometimes there is a variance. Anna reviewed the budget items explaining details and answering questions. Julia Danskin responded to several questions, but some additional questions will need to be answered by Veronica Shaw, Financial Director. Copies of the 2014 Performance Measures were distributed. Julia explained that Performance Measures are submitted along with the Budget to explain how the funds are used. Anna detailed and explained specific aspects of the Performance Measures and answered questions about the various programs including Community Access, Individual Employment, Community Information and Education, Individual Technical Assistance, Group Employment and Child Development. Developmental Disability Advisory Board - Minutes 11/19/2013 Page 2 of 3 She reviewed her varied responsibilities, meetings, activities, tasks and areas of participation in the community and state in which she is involved as DD Program Coordinator. Anna outlined and discussed some future plans and goals:  Provide positive working relationship with Port Townsend and Chimacum schools  Continue to produce Transition Guides and Transition Portfolio Workbooks  Update Resource Guide  Update Advisory Board manual  Plan an Advisory Board retreat  Re-create Flight Teams  Provide onsite evaluations for Providers  Support local Parent-to-Parent and People First Board/ Staff Action Goals Anna referred to discussion points as written in the minutes from 07/23/13 to use as follow-up on action steps that were developed from the Forum. The group discussed some of what has been accomplished and other possible avenues yet to pursue.  Develop presentation program and teams : ~ Kiwanis (Claudia) ~ Jordini’s (Beth) ~ East Jefferson Rotary (Catharine) ~ Olympic Workforce Development Council (John) ~ Introduction of Work With Me to Chamber (Carl November 25th) ~ Transit Authority Board (Parents)  Newspaper: ~ PDN, Leader ~ submit press release  Radio: ~the KPTZ radio program about Work With Me has been linked on the Public Health website.  Forum ~ “Housing Forum for People with Developmental Disabilities” Project Connect Anna shared information on a new contract with the YMCA that is for work on a transition program for 8th grade students with developmental, other disabilities and/or who may be “at risk”, who will be entering high school. It will provide one-on-one 11th grade mentors for 8 students to help them with the transition into high school. Two students with developmental disabilities will be included in the group and will begin in December. Additionally, within the scope of school transition services we want DVR to begin to start working on job development in the fall before High School graduation, for students with developmental disabilities. The ultimate goal is that students with developmental disabilities will graduate with a job. Developmental Disability Advisory Board - Minutes 11/19/2013 Page 3 of 3 OLD BUSINESS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Updates:  Work With Me Breakfast: Carl Hanson reported that more people attended than last year, which offered opportunities to make new connections for job opportunities. Credit given to John Austin who played an important role and did a fabulous job. The videos were great. Anna noted that another video is in production highlighting Goodwill.  KPTX Interview: Carl Hanson, Anna, Bekka Bloom, Dea Itterly & Lacey Williams participated in a KPTZ interview about the Work With Me Event. It was very successful.  Employment Videos of People with Developmental Disabilities: ~Pippa’s Real Tea ~ Goodwill – currently in production ~ Center Valley Animal Rescue- Upcoming Workshops/ Meetings: Due to lack of time, Anna asked that people refer to the announcements listed on the agenda and contact her with any questions. . Upcoming Workshops/Meetings: o Monday, November 25th Chamber of Commerce MTG at the Elks, 12noon- Community Connectors/Work With Me is the Sponsor for the MTG o Tuesday, December 3rd Adult Protective Services-TA at Public Health, Main Conference Room from 3 to 4:30pm o Thursday, December 5th-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder In-Service for Employment Providers at Public Health, Main Conference Room from 3-4:30pm o Saturday, December 7th, Movie Fundraiser at the Rose Theater for People First and Special Olympics, doors open at 10:30am, movie begins at 11am-Enclosure o Tuesday, December 10th Transition Network MTG at Public Health, Main Conference Room from 3:45-5:00pm o Emergency Planning MTG for Vulnerable People- January 2014, date to be decided-Grant Opportunity from the Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment Public Comment No comments. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 5:01 pm. Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 25, 3:15 – 5:00 pm