Developmental Disabilities Council public meetings in 2022
4 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Developmental Disabilities Council
The Developmental Disabilities Council is meeting to review committee reports and budget updates. The body will vote on a proposed legislative agenda and a vendor for the Youth Leadership Forum.
- Vote on proposed Legislative Agenda
- Vote on proposed vendor for Youth Leadership Forum
- Vote on July 2022 Meeting Summary
- Budget Report presented by Amy Deaville
- Reports from Act 378, Self-Determination/Community Inclusion, and Education/Employment committees
The Council approved several legislative advocacy goals, including Medicaid coverage for hygiene products and increased funding for inclusive education. The body also mandated diversity, equity, and inclusion training for members and approved a contractor for the Youth Leadership Forum.
- Approved Families Helping Families of Acadiana as Youth Leadership Forum contractor
- Approved advocacy for Medicaid coverage of adult hygiene/incontinent products
- Approved advocacy to change open meeting law for I/DD representation and hybrid meetings
- Approved adding $3M for post-secondary inclusive education fund to 2023 agenda
- Approved advocacy for $1,007,517.00 in sustainable funding for Families Helping Families Regional Resource Center
- Approved mandatory DEI training for full council by April 2023 and for new members
- Approved review of by-laws to include diversity, equity, and inclusion language for Council seats
- Approved signing a letter to the Special School District regarding a list of concerns
Developmental Disabilities Council
The Council is meeting to review the April 2022 meeting summary and receive reports from various committees and state agencies. The agenda includes votes on the previous meeting summary and Executive Committee recommendations.
- Vote on April 2022 Meeting Summary
- Vote on Executive Committee Recommendations
- Budget Report by Amy Deaville
- Reports from Act 378 Subcommittee, Education/Employment, and Membership committees
- Reports from state agencies including Medicaid and the Department of Education
The Council recommended four individuals for appointment to the DD Council and approved a request for an Attorney General opinion on ADA compliance for public meetings. The body also authorized a pay range increase request for LRS and DCFS staff and approved a training redirection for The Arc of LA.
- Approved April 2022 Meeting Summary (unanimous)
- Recommended Erick Taylor and Maria Casserta as self-advocate members and Brooke Stewart and Renoda Washington as parent advocates for Governor Appointment (unanimous)
- Authorized Membership Ad Hoc committee to interview non-profit applicants and forward a recommendation for Governor Appointment (13-5)
- Approved pursuing an Attorney General opinion on open meetings law regarding ADA compliance (passed)
- Approved allowing The Arc of LA to redirect from customized employment certification to Customized Employment Gateway Training (passed, 1 abstention)
- Approved writing a letter to Civil Service requesting increased starting pay and range for LRS and DCFS disability determination staff (unanimous)
- Named Kim Basile as Chair Pro Tempore (unanimous)
Developmental Disabilities Council
The Developmental Disabilities Council is meeting to vote on the FFY 2023 Action Plan and related contractual recommendations. The session includes reports from the Executive Director, budget updates, and standing committee reports.
- Vote on adoption of FFY 2023 Action Plan
- Vote on FFY 2023 Contractual Recommendations
- Vote on January 2022 Meeting Summary
- Vote on Executive Committee Recommendations
- Reports from the Act 378, Education/Employment, and Self-Determination/Comm Inclusion committees
The Developmental Disabilities Council approved the FFY 2023 Annual Action Plan and a $4,000 annual pay increase for Executive Director Amy Deaville. The Council also authorized seeking an Attorney General opinion on ADA compliance for public meetings. A motion to issue a Request for Information for specific contracts was denied.
- Approved January 2022 Meeting Summary (unanimous)
- Approved pursuit of Attorney General opinion on open meetings law and ADA compliance (passed)
- Approved The Arc of LA to redirect customized employment contract to Gateway Training (passed, 1 abstention)
- Approved $4,000/year pay raise for Executive Director Amy Deaville (passed)
- Approved FFY 2023 Annual Action Plan (passed)
- Approved moving $15,000 in FFY 2023 Annual Work Plan from Activity 1.1.5 to Activity 1.1.9 (passed)
- Denied Request for Information (RFI) for LaCAN and Partners in Policymaking Contracts (10 Nays, 5 Yeas, 1 abstention)
Developmental Disabilities Council
The Council will hold several committee meetings and a full quarterly business meeting from January 12 to January 20, 2022. The agenda includes reports from the Chairperson, Executive Director, and various standing committees.
- Vote on October 2021 Meeting Summary
- Chairperson’s Report by RaShad Bristo
- Executive Director’s Report and Budget Report by Amy Deaville
- Standing Committee Reports from Act 378, Education/Employment, and Self-Determination/Community Inclusion
- Reports from ten standing Council members including the Department of Education and Office of Public Health
The Council approved a motion granting the Executive Director decision-making authority regarding LACAN's participation in in-person activities. The October 2021 Meeting Summary was also approved.
- Approved October 2021 Meeting Summary (unanimous consent)
- Approved motion to grant Executive Director authority for LACAN to participate in in-person activities (Passed)