November 9, 2006
Attendance: Ginny Rush, April Juett, Martha DeGraw, Heather
Shue, John Rathmann, Hope Lloyd, Brad Zwicker, Lois Degner, AJ Jelks, Jackie
Adrian, Ruth Stuhr, Christine Jankowski, Gene Hughes, Jenny Flemal, Fred
Hesselbein, Kim Banyard, Tammy Vasser, Theresa Peterman, Rachel Oemig, Sandra
Butts
Thomas Nowak, Acting Chair
Introductions were made by all present
Treasure's Report
Nothing much as changed $1,929.79 in the treasury. Only one
agency gave $50.00 dues and will be added to the account. Reminder to all
agencies to pay their dues.
Training initiative
There is one training left on Dec. 13th on
Epilepsy and they are planning the trainings for next year.
SEWI
Nov. 16th training on Living a
HealthyLifestyles, this is the last training for 2006. They are planning many trainings
for 2007. Martha DeGraw has the list. Next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 30th
at 2pm, anyone interested in joining let Martha know.
Transition Committee
Next Mtg. is Nov. 14th, UCP at 1pm.
Working on getting a checking account and they have an EEN
number now and the account will be open on Tues. Anyone interested in joining
let Hope Lloyd know. Transition Quad Graphic Fair on Nov. 15th on
HWY 100 at 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Transit Committee
Cheri had a meeting with Laidlaw and informed everyone that
if there is too much ice, rain or snow they will not pick people up. Transit is
receiving the complaint forms but they are not following through with the
complaints. Transit needs the complaint in writing so they can document the
complaints.
Health Disparities
The health log is in its final version and ready for use.
The group who developed the log will hold trainings to teach staff how to use
the log. Dental Survey is done-an analysis of the data collected will be ready
in Feb. 2007. The dental hygiene program has changed its training to work with
adults with developmental disabilities.
Mon. Nov. 13th the steering committee will be
working on their website. Anyone wanting to help/join the team should let Martha
DeGraw know.
PCW
Actual fall meeting is Tue. Nov. 14th at ARC,
9am.
A group met to redesign Long Term Care to discuss the web
page. They held listening sessions to make sure both are consumer friendly.
Major focus is to involve consumers in the planning process.
MAADSA Minutes
November 9, 2006
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Mission
We need to develop a mission statement for MADDSA. Goal is
to have mission statement ideas to revise and discuss at the Jan. meeting.
Communication
How do we want to communicate more efficiently? Mailings are
costly, but email is free. Lois Degner volunteered to create the email
list and to add/delete as needed. MADDSA will also have the info on their
website. We don't want to exclude anyone if they don't have email, so we will
use their agencies fax number. A suggestion was made to send out one last
mailing to warn people that MADDSA will be changing their communication to email.
Tom will get the mailing list from Goodwill and take the cost out of the
treasurer.
Administrative Support
Any agencies willing to volunteered time and service to help
out with administrative work let Tom know.
Sandra Butts from Milwaukee County volunteered to have her
staff to send out the last MADDSA mailing.
Milwaukee County-Sandra Butts Report
Completing contracts for Purchase of Service-the accessible
housing contract staff are visiting homes and discussing with individuals and
the application proves. Plymouth Manor is closing and Milw. Cty is discussing
the alternative placement. A few adults have been moved from the State Center and Milw. Cty. is involved in finding placement. Discussions with guardians
and caregivers are being held and they are touring different places for
alternative living arrangements. Moving forward with the crisis
home and Sandra will update us at the next MADDSA meeting in Dec. The county
has sent out letters to various agencies to let them know that the county will
be looking at standards, and compliance and possible audits in 2007. They are
focusing on outcome based goals, progress, and meeting the needs/goals of the
family. Expect to hear more about this in 2007.
Suggestions to have Kathleen Luedke from the State to
discuss long-term care design at a future MADDSA meeting, possibly Jan. 2007.
Job opening for a person to provide adult care 6-8 hrs.
monthly. The person will need to live in upper flat, rent $300.00 monthly, with
a garage. Call 588-9941 and ask for Chris Jankowski with Support Solutions.
Gene Hughes shared a unique opportunity that he has created
for adults with developmental disabilities for consulting services. For more
information about Hughes & Associates Consulting LLC, call 414-460-2920 or
email at ghuges1@execpc.com.
Next meeting scheduled for Dec. 14th at 9am.
