HomeMy WebLinkAboutFINAL AGENDA- DD COMM FORUM- 5-24-20181
Jefferson County
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COMMUNITY FORUM
MAY 24, 2018 // 12 Noon – 2:30 pm
Quimper Unitarian Church/ Fellowship Hall
2333 San Juan Ave
Port Townsend, WA 98368
FINAL
Meeting Purpose:
Provide an Overview of Developmental Disabilities (DD) Programs and Services in
Jefferson County; and share the County Developmental Disabilities Program & Advisory
Board purpose and efforts;
Hear from Parents and community members about disability needs & areas of
concerns/needs;
Identify key Partners, (formal/informal) in Jefferson County, discuss what they bring to
the table, and how to continue more effective partnerships and support/services;
Inform the County Developmental Disabilities Program and Advisory Board about
what’s working, what’s not, what we need more of.
Note: Lunch Provided. We encourage you to arrive early at 11:45 to sign in, grab lunch, and get settled.
Please fill out a Comment Card located at your table and drop it off on your way out - Thanks
Agenda
Time Topic
11:45 to 12 Noon Sign In & Grab Lunch~
12:00 noon – 12:20 pm
(20m)
Introductions and Welcome
Introductions/Attendees- Bob Wheeler
Welcome & Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, (DDAB) Purpose &
Efforts; Carl Hanson, Co-Chair - Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board
Review Agenda-Bob Wheeler
Meeting Protocols and Comment Cards- Bob Wheeler
12:20 – 12:35 pm
(15m)
What Might Be Helpful to Know:
Developmental Disabilities Program & Services in Jefferson County-(County
Mandate for B-3/Employment/Community Integration-/Quality of Life- /What’s Been
Accomplished Since the Last Forum)/Anna Mc Enery- Developmental Disabilities
Coordinator
Developmental Disabilities Administration’s Partnership with Jefferson County/
The Importance of Employment & Community Integration/David Money-
Developmental Disabilities Administration Regional Employment Specialist
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Agenda
Time Topic
12:35-12:45
(10m)
BREAK OUT GROUPS
Explain the Purpose and Process- Bob Wheeler
12:45 – 1:40 pm
(55m)
BREAK OUT GROUPS-(5 tables of 8 people in each group)
Topics: Employment/Community Integration, Transition Services, B-16/Recreation,
Housing, Transportation/Safety
Lead and Note taker for each group~
1. What is WORKING in the world of Disability?
2. What is NOT WORKING in the world of Disability?
3. What SUPPORTS and/or FUNDING are needed for meeting Disability Needs?
4. What Projects or Initiatives are you working on or that are coming up?
o By your organization?
o What have you heard?
5. How can we continue and improve effective PARTNERSHIPS with organizations /
Agencies / Governments & People with Disabilities in our Community?
1:40 – 2:20 pm
(40m)
HEARING BACK FROM EACH BREAK OUT GROUP~
Group REPORT OUTS~
2:20 – 2:30 pm
(10m)
Next Steps and Closing Comments
How will information from Today’s Session be used by the Jefferson County
Developmental Disabilities Program and the Developmental Disabilities Advisory
Board
Next Steps
Comment Cards
Closing Comments– Carl Hanson & Bob Wheeler
2:30 pm Adjourn
For more information, Please contact:
Carl Hanson @ cwlehanson@qwestoffice.net or 1-360-385-1630 or
Anna McEnery @ amcenery@co.jefferson.wa.us or 1-360 385-9410