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Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Taking on Criminal Justice as New Priority Area

The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) will meet September 29, 2023 to sharpen their knowledge of Texas' Criminal Justice System with presentations by the Office of Court Administration, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and other agencies with special insights into this new area for the committee.

Although this is a public meeting, there will not be an opportunity for Public Comment. The meeting is intended to provide comprehensive training to GCPD on Texas' Criminal Justice System.

The location of the meeting is in the following paragraphs. Information also follows regarding required registration to participate virtually and for obtaining meeting materials.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE BRIEFING AGENDA

September 29, 2023

Friday 8:30 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m.

Videoconference Meeting via ZOOM; registration is required.

Registration link for the Committee meeting:

https://txgov-us.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_xvUbkumCRf2RGnwkmfjFPA

A public meeting of the Texas Governor?s Committee on People with Disabilities will be conducted under Texas Government Code Section 551.127, related to meetings involving members joining by videoconference call. It is the intent of the Committee to have the chairperson present at 1100 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, Texas. This location will be open to the public during the open portions of the meeting. Other members of the Committee will join by videoconference from separate locations.

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].

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

1. Call to Order/ Roll Call/ Introductions ? Richard Martinez, Chair.
2. Approval of Committee Member Absences as Submitted (Discussion/Possible Action)
3. An Overview of the Office of Court Administration and Access to Courts ? Mr. Louis Tomasetti, Director of Government Relations, and Ms. Veena Mohan, Assistant General Counsel
4. Introduction to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice ? Karen Hall, Deputy Chief of Staff, Texas Department of Criminal Justice
5. Overview of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice ? Jason Clark, Chief of Staff, Texas Department of Criminal Justice
6. Community Supervision (Probation) ? Carey Green, Criminal Justice Assistance Division Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice
7. Incarceration ? Bobby Lumpkin, Correctional Institutions Division Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice
8. Education ? Kristina Hartman, Superintendent, Windham School District

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9. The ADA in Corrections ? Disability Related Access for Inmates and Visitors Guide 2023 ? Julie Ballinger, M.A., Southwest ADA Center

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10. Overview of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards ? Brandon Wood, Executive Director, and Ricky Armstrong, Assistant Director

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11. Physical Plant ? Damon Andrews, Facilities Division Deputy Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice
12. Programming ? Christopher Carter, Rehabilitation Programs Division Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice
13. Manufacturing and Transportation ? Garth Parker, Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Logistics Division Deputy Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice
14. Medical and Assistive Disability Services ? Lannette Linthicum, Health Services Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, with support from TDCJ medical contractors at UTMB and Texas Tech
15. Reentry ? April Zamora, Reentry and Integration Division Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice
16. Overview of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to Prepare Inmates with Disabilities to Exit Prison ? Claudia Peden, Texas Workforce Commission Program Manager

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17. Parole ? Rene Hinojosa, Parole Division Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice
18. Crime Victims ? Angie McCown, Victim Services Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice
19. Ombudsman Program ? Brian Patrick, Office of the Independent Ombudsman Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice
20. Grievance and Access to Courts ? Marvin Dunbar, Administrative Review and Risk Management Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice
21. Training and Recruitment ? David Yebra, Training and Leader Development Division Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice
22. Employee Accommodations ? Allison Dunbar, Human Resources Division Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice
23. Technology Assistive Services ? Tina Clark, Information Technology Division Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice
24. GCPD Committee Member Q&A
25. Adjournment ? Richard Martinez, 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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