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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-09-2018 Employment Trends - Minutes MEETING MINUTES Employment Trends and Issues for Individuals with Disabilities Subcommittee March 9, 2018 10:30 AM St. Croix County Services Center Rm 172 St. Croix County Services Center - 1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Dave Ostness St. Croix County Supervisor Present Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Chair Present Laurie Pelnar St. Croix County Committee Member Present James Schreiber St. Croix County Vice Chair Present George Zaske St. Croix County Committee Member Present Others present were Brad Beckman, Aging and Disability Resource Center Administrator; Fred Johnson, Health and Human Services Director; Peg Scott, People First Wisconsin; Wade Schenck, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the January 12, 2018 were reviewed; a motion was made by Committee member Pelnar; seconded by Committee member Zaske; motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Supervisor Anderson opened the floor for public comment. There was no public comment presented. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. People First Wisconsin St. Croix County Chapter Presentation Peg Scott shared she is looking to start a chapter in St. Croix County for People First Wisconsin. She explained that she became interested in the People First Wisconsin due to her personal caregiver experience. In order to form a chapter, there needs to be five individuals who are either disabled or a caregiver of someone disabled. People First Wisconsin would be able to assist with advocating change based on the concerns raised by the members. People First Wisconsin was started by an individual who had cognitive delays and lived in numerous institutions as a child. She became the voice for Special Olympics and learned that there are many people who may need help in making change in their communities. The goal for People First is to come together and advocate to make change in your community to build a healthier, independent, community living. 2. Scope of Work Plan for Employment Trends and Issues for Individuals with Disabilities Subcommittee After discussion regarding scope, the subcommittee decided to formulate a recommendation that will go to the Council on Aging and Disabilities at the next meeting. The recommendation may include how to utilize the current practices at the Aging and Disability Resource Center and piloting additional strategies as well as working with the Transit Commission on getting individuals to and from work. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development – Division of Vocational Rehabilitation ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE None DATE OF NEXT MEETING Friday, April 13, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.