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The GCPD Welcomes Input from the Public at our Quarterly Meeting in Tyler, Texas June 6-7

The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) welcomes all Texans to join us for our quarterly business meeting, both in person or virtually, on Tuesday, June 6 and Wednesday, June 7, 2023 on the campus of the University of Texas at Tyler.

Registration is required to participate virtually.

Quarterly Meeting

June 6^th ? 7^th, 2023

Tuesday 8:00 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location:

University of Texas at Tyler

The Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy

W.T. Brookshire Hall, Room 136

3218 Old Glory Parkway, Tyler, Texas 75701

Members of the public may provide public comment pertaining to disability related topics. There are three ways to take part in this process: in-person, by speaking during the designated public comment time or emailing a short written statement in advance to [email protected]. Those who wish to contribute a public comment are encouraged to use Zoom's chat feature at the beginning of the meeting to provide your name and state "I wish to provide public comment." If you connect via telephone and wish to give public comment, please email [email protected] before the meeting begins or leave a voicemail at 512-463-5739 with your name and phone number.

In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the meeting agenda is posted on the Secretary of State?s website and is placed below:

Videoconference Meeting via ZOOM; registration is required

Registration for the Committee meeting:

June 6 (Day 1): https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MTNHG6lhRMWssPMYx9bLGw

June 7 (Day 2): https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zUheJ2JjTuC9zc11v552Zg

Members of the public will also have access to a live audiovisual stream of the meeting in addition to the option to be physically present at the location. The Committee will record the video and audio of the meeting and make the recording available upon request. For questions, contact (512) 463-5739 or email [email protected].

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Meeting Materials Available at: https://gov.texas.gov/organization/disabilities/committee-meetings

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Day 1 ? June 6, 2023

1. Call to Order/ Roll Call/ Introductions ? Ellen Bauman, Vice Chair.
2. Welcoming Remarks
   1. City of Tyler, Mayor - Don Warren
   2. University of Texas at Tyler, President ? Dr. Kirk A. Calhoun
3. Approval of Committee Member Absences as Submitted (Discussion/Possible Action)
4. Approval of Summary Minutes for February 23 - 24, 2023 (Discussion/Possible Action)
5. Public Comment (3 minutes per presentation)
6. Listening to the Tyler Disability Community
   1. East Texas Center for Independent Living, Amy Evans-Gean, Associate Director
   2. Breckenridge Village, Chelsea Owens, Executive Director
   3. Tyler Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center, Chris Detkos, President of Board of Directors\
7. Reports from Invited Exofficio Agency Representatives, includes follow up topics from previous meetings (Discussion/Possible Action)
   1. Texas State Independent Living Council ? April Pollreisz
   2. Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation ? Marsha Godeaux
   3. Texas Education Agency ? Kristin McGuire
   4. Texas Workforce Commission ? Claudia Peden
   5. Health and Human Services Commission ? Clair Benitez
   6. Department of Family and Protective Services ? Cheryl Gomez
8. Policy Recommendation Development based on the Committee?s Issue Areas (Discussion/Possible Action)(Access, Communications, Criminal Justice, Education, Employment, Emergency Preparedness, Health, Housing, Transportation, and Veterans)
   1. Best Practices for Serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth in Child Welfare Agencies ? Michelle Niehaus, Angela Wakefield, Rachel Rodgers, State of Kentucky Agencies
   2. Update on Medicaid Dental Benefits ? Dennis Borel, Coalition of Texans with Disabilities
   3. Complaints & Requests for Accommodations: When to Contact the HHSC Civil Rights Office - Shontay Olson, HHSC Civil Rights Division
   4. Coordinated Mental Health Resources for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families ? George McEntyre and Dr. Harris, HHSC Office of Mental Health Coordination
9. Executive Director Report and Staff Updates ? Ron Lucey (Discussion/Possible Action)
10. Update on 88^th Texas Legislature ? Rebecca Lopez and Matt Dickens (Discussion/Possible Action)

5:00 p.m. Meeting Recess

Reconvene Meeting Day 2 ? June 7, 2023, 8:00 a.m.

Day 2 ? June 7, 2023

11. Reconvene / Call to Order ? Vice Chair Ellen Bauman
12. Public Comment (3 minutes per presentation)
13. Policy Recommendation Development based on the Committee?s Issue Areas (Discussion/Possible Action)(Access, Communications, Criminal Justice, Education, Employment, Emergency Preparedness, Health, Housing, Transportation, and Veterans)
    1. How Ready Are We for the Next Disaster? - Review of results from DRTx annual Disaster Resilience Survey 2023. ? Stephanie Duke Attorney, Disaster Resilience Coordinator at Disability Rights Texas
    2. Addressing the public safety needs of children with IDD and/or mental health issues who bolt ? Linda Litzinger, Texas Parent to Parent
    3. Possible Policy Recommendations from Public Comment (Discussion/Possible Action)
    4. Planning for the GCPD Transportation Subcommittee
    5. Planning for the Diabetes Subcommittee
    6. Policy Recommendation to change HHSC Interest List to HHSC Waiting List for services in Medicaid Waiver Programs
    7. Update on Adult Changing Tables
    8. Update and discussion on Braille Literacy Policy Recommendation for K-12
    9. Follow up and discussion on Veteran Suicide Prevention Policy Proposal
    10. Recreation at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ? Current accessibility projects
    11. Addressing disability issues for children with disabilities
    12. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities in University Interscholastic League extracurricular activities (e.g., band)
    13. Medical consent for adults with IDD who are not under guardianship
14. Individual Member Reports on Outreach (Discussion)
15. Future Meeting (Discussion/Possible Action)
16. Adjournment ? Ellen Bauman, Vice Chair

Notice of Assistance at Public Meetings

The Committee will provide Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) and American Sign Language Interpretation for this meeting. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as materials in an alternate format, contact the Governor?s Committee on People with Disabilities at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting. 512-463-5739. Use the Relay Option of Your Choice. E-mail: [email protected]

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