Participate in the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Quarterly Meeting on October 25, 2023



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Office of the Texas Governor, Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities
Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities to Meet in Edinburg, Texas on October 25, 2023

The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) welcomes all Texans to join us for our quarterly meeting, both in person and virtually, on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas. Registration using the Zoom link below is required to participate virtually.

Texas GCPD Quarterly Meeting

October 25, 2023

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance

118 Paseo del Prado

Edinburg, TX 78539

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 are participating virtually and wish to contribute a public comment are encouraged to use Zoom's Q/A 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 [ [link removed] ] is posted in the Texas Register on the Secretary of State?s website.

Videoconference Meeting via ZOOM; registration is required using the Zoom link: [link removed] [ [link removed] ]

Meeting Materials Available at: [link removed] [ [link removed] ]

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 118 Paseo del Prado, Edinburg, 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.

In addition to attending in person, members of the public have the option to access a live audiovisual stream of the meeting. 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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*October 25, 2023*


* *Call to Order/* *Roll Call/* *Introductions* ? Richard Martinez, Chair
* *Welcoming Remarks from Edinburg Mayor*
* *Approval of Committee Member* *Absences as Submitted *("Discussion/Possible Action")
* *Approval of Summary Minutes for June 6 - 7, 2023 *("Discussion/Possible Action")
* *Public Comment* (3 minutes per presentation)
* *Listening to the Edinburg/RGV Disability Community *
* Lifelines Mental Health Court ? Judge Renee Betancourt
* Team Mario ? Lisa Becerra, Program Coordinator

* *Workforce Issues Relating to School Psychologists - Addressing the Statewide Shortage of School Psychologists and School Based Mental Health Service Professionals *("Discussion/Possible Action") ? Dr. Nancy Razo, UTRGV
* *Reports from Invited Exofficio Agency Representatives, includes follow up topics from previous meetings* "(Discussion/Possible Action) "
* Texas State Independent Living Council ? April Pollreisz
* Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation ? Marsha Godeaux
* Texas Education Agency ? Kristin McGuire
* Texas Workforce Commission ? Claudia Peden
* Update on Work Plan for WorkQuest Program Enhancement for Staffing Full-Time FTEs at State Agencies
* Final Report on Gulf Coast Workforce Pilot Program for Extended Supported Employment
* Summer Earn and Learn 2023 Update

* Health and Human Services Commission ? Clair Benitez
* Department of Family and Protective Services ? Cheryl Gomez

* *Reconvene / Call to Order *? Richard Martinez, Chair
* *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)
* *2023 IDD Group Home Provider Survey Findings: *"*Direct Care Workforce Crisis is Impacting Access to Care & Quality*"* -* Sandy Frizzell Batton, Executive Director Providers Alliance for Community Services of Texas& Carole Smith, Carole Smith, Executive Director Private Providers Association of Texas
* *Reducing Time to Process and Improving Communication and Accountability for STAP Applications* ? Daniel Proudfoot, Tobii Dynavox Regional Director
* *Family as Paid Caregivers under Community First Choice Program*
* *Family as Paid Caregiver for 1915(c) Waivers*
* *Waiver Cost Cap Increases *
* *Medicaid Coverage for Interpreters*

* *Executive Director Report and Staff Updates* ? Ron Lucey ("Discussion/Possible Action")
* Transportation Subcommittee ? Update / Planning
* Diabetes Subcommittee ? Update / Planning

* *Possible Policy Recommendations from Public Comment *("Discussion/Possible Action")
* *Individual Member Reports on Outreach *("Discussion")
* *Future Agenda Items and Meeting* ("Discussion/Possible Action")
* *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] <[email protected]>



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