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HomeMy WebLinkAbout201501_DDAB MinutesAlways working for a safer and healthier community 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 www.JeffersonCountyPublicHealth.org Community Health Environmental Health Developmental Disabilities Water Quality 360-385-9400 360-385-9444 360-385-9401 (f) (f) 360-379-4487 Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board (DDAB) M I N U T E S January 27, 2015 Board Attendees: Carl Hanson (Co-Chair), Kathleen Kler, Kim Rafferty, Leesa Monroe, Claudia Edmondson, Patrick Kane Absent: Kris Nelson Guests: Chris Morris (Arc of Jefferson & Kitsap County), Leslie Bunton (People First), Marjorie Mougel (People First), Amber Kent (People First), Iris Wehrle (DVR) Staff: Anna McEnery, Julia Danskin CALL TO ORDER Co-Chair Hanson called the meeting to order at 3:17 p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Co-Chair Hanson added the DD Community Plan to Old Business and removed item 3, update from the Developmental Disabilities Administration. Member Kler moved to approve the agenda as written. The motion was seconded by member Rafferty. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 18, 2014 Anna McEnery, Developmental Disabilities Coordinator, Jefferson County Public Health, noted that Kris Nelson was not identified as absent. Member Rafferty moved to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Member Monroe. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comment. NEW BUSINESS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Update from the Arc of Jefferson & Kitsap County Chris Morris-Parent to Parent Coordinator a. Chris Morris, Parent to Parent Coordinator and Program Manager, Arc of Jefferson & Kitsap County, updated the Board about his roles with the Arc of Jefferson and Kitsap Counties and distributed organization and membership information brochures. i. Mr. Morris is working with the Pierce County coordinator to set up a training/orientation of the Helping Parent program and will keep the Board informed. Always working for a safer and healthier community Developmental Disability Advisory Board - Minutes 01/27/2015 Page 2 of 4 Community Health Environmental Health Developmental Disabilities Water Quality 360-385-9400 360-385-9444 360-385-9401 (f) (f) 360-379-4487 ii. Mr. Morris is working on outreach efforts, including social get-togethers, outreach to senior family care, networking with local churches, legislative advocacy, adult education, and mental health counseling. 2. Presentation from the People First Group of Jefferson County on the State Convention a. Leslie Bunton, People First, updated the Board on the election of new officers, and focused on their goal of fundraising. A yearly fundraiser at the Rose Theater (sponsored by the DD Board and County DD Program) provides funds for attending the state convention, as well as the Statewide Sustainability Plan, which pays for audits, and building/vehicle insurance of People First Chapters. b. Marjorie Mougel, People First President and Amber Kent, People First Communication Officer, updated the Board on their participation at the WA State Convention. They enjoyed the workshops they attended, including learning about sign language and information on seizures. c. Ms. Bunton reported on a workshop she attended about the Proclamation for Dignity and Rights for all Human Beings. More information can be found here: http://www.alliesinadvocacy.com/the-proclamation/ 3. Presentation from Carl Hanson/(Final-Talking Points Presentation)/Staff/Board Action Goals Update a. Co-Chair Hanson reviewed the Board/Staff Action plan for 2013 – 2015. Completed objectives include: i. (A) Develop Presentation Teams ii. (A) Present Work with Me to the Chamber iii. (A) Presentation to Olympic Development Council iv. (I) Host a “Housing for People with Developmental Disabilities” Forum b. Objectives to be completed include: i. (A) Presentation to the Kiwanis  Claudia to work with Carl to check dates ii. (A) Presentation to Rotaries in PT or East Jefferson  Kathleen; Anna to email Mayor and Kris Nelson iii. (A) Presentation to Jefferson Transit and Transit Authority Board  Leesa and Anna to get on agenda iv. (A) Determine schedule of newspaper articles  Carl, Leesa, and Anna; Anna to draft target times and set up Subcommittee meeting  Work With Me Breakfast in October 2015 should get picked up by press v. (B) Other activities in the community highlighting people with disabilities  Anna talking to Rocky to see about getting a movie fundraiser set up  Add PUD newsletter to list  Claudia will work with the subcommittee (Carl, Leesa, and Anna) will work on assigning Board members vi. (C) Determine who will write articles Always working for a safer and healthier community Developmental Disability Advisory Board - Minutes 01/27/2015 Page 3 of 4 Community Health Environmental Health Developmental Disabilities Water Quality 360-385-9400 360-385-9444 360-385-9401 (f) (f) 360-379-4487  The subcommittee (Carl, Leesa, and Anna) will work on assigning Board members vii. (D) Submit a regular ad about an employer  The subcommittee (Carl, Leesa, and Anna) will work on assigning Board members viii. (E) Market the Work with Me logo/video on website and copy of People First Language  Anna is working with Natalie to get the videos embedded or linked on the DD webpage of the JCPH website  Anna has created a page on the DD webpage with People First Language ix. (F) Identify a contact with the Leader and PDN newspapers  In progress, working to establish relationships x. (G) Contact local radio and develop an information show  Carl informed the Board that the radio show he recorded with Shelia was done in a very comfortable way; questions and stats prepared, re-recording offered, and he encouraged the Board to participate in Radio shows if they are interested xi. (H) Host an event such as a city or state park clean-up  Carl reported this is still in progress, and will include Janie and People First.  Janet Storm with Friends of the Park organizes clean-up efforts c. Ms. McEnery reminded the Board that the focus of these presentations is to raise awareness and get jobs for people with developmental disabilities and provided the Board with a handout of talking points. d. Ms. McEnery to provide the Board with a DVD of the videos noted in the handout. 4. Jefferson County DD Board Legislative Agenda-2015 a. Ms. McEnery presented the Board with a draft handout of the legislative agenda and pointed out the following areas of focus: i. Updated document to include the DDAB mission ii. Adequately address needs of the early intervention system iii. Employment services for young adults who have graduated iv. Respite and support services for families v. People with disabilities need stable and equitable community based services. b. The Board asked Ms. McEnery to modify the percentage in early intervention services to 30%, and asked for correction of a typo. c. Ms. McEnery to make the changes requested by the Board, finalize the document, and distribute it next week. 5. Co-Chair Position-Carl Hanson a. Co-Chair Hanson announced the vacant position for Co-Chair on the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, and recommended Member Monroe or Member Rafferty. Always working for a safer and healthier community Developmental Disability Advisory Board - Minutes 01/27/2015 Page 4 of 4 Community Health Environmental Health Developmental Disabilities Water Quality 360-385-9400 360-385-9444 360-385-9401 (f) (f) 360-379-4487 b. Ms. McEnery also recommended Member Monroe or Member Rafferty, and asked that any Board members interested should contact her, and it will be decided upon at the upcoming meeting. 6. Update from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, (DVR)/Iris Wehrle/Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor a. Ms. Wehrle provided the Board with an overview and update of DVR. b. Ms. Wehrle informed the Board that the Rehab Services Administration has established a new rule for the timeline of eligibility to plan. The rule is now 90 days (guideline used to be 120 days). This change is putting pressure on DVR, and vendors such as Concerned Citizens and Skookum. c. Member Kane suggested Ms. Wehrle attend a parent night for transition services, and will inform her of the upcoming date. OLD BUSINESS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Housing/Life Network MTG-Update-on Future MTG- March 19, 2015-6:30pm to 8pm @ Public Health/Main Conference Room 2. Grant Opportunity from the Governor’s Committee on Disability-Future MTG-Feb. 3-2015 -2pm @ Public Health/ Main Conference Room 3. DD Community Plan – Vote on final version Public Comment No public comment. Adjournment Co-Chair Hanson adjourned the meeting at 5:09 p.m. Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 3:15 – 5:00 p.m.