Introductions:
ALL
I.
DD Coordinator's Report: Dick Linhart (Sandra Butts - vacation)
A.
Semi annual reports due from providers
B.
2004 RFP's - not sure when due back; letter is getting sent out, fewer funds. Pick up 7/21
*-4:30 PM due 9/22 by 4PM. This
is for day programming, recreation, etc. (NOT Group Homes and AFH - this will be separate).
C.
2004 outcomes being worked on. This
is why biannual reports are essential
II.
General Issues
A.
Committee on Transportation is essential.
Cheri Esser - Chair for committee (541-4700).
Meet in August - contact interested individuals. Linda from Transit.
B.
Special Olympics: Ireland. Was from our Milwaukee
area and can we recognize. Karen Holly
- David
Bigalow - Goodwill
C.
Self Advocates Meeting Tuesday 7/15 5:30 PM ARC; Senators will be attending (7203
W. Center Street Wauwatosa).
III.
Reports
A.
Treasurer Report: 3 more dues in; Printer $1175 @ $3000 Balance; printout
in September of member dues needed. (www.MADDSA.org).
B.
Milwaukee Training Initiative 7/17
5:30-7:30 PM - Self Advocates; MCFI Southeast
- Bob Glowacki (541-5566 ext. 235 - call him too) Margie - speaker 9/19 9-Noon
- Guardians $20
C.
Sign Language Class, Health and Fitness
- Kinder Care Flyers
D.
Southeastern WI Regional – 6/24 Alcohol/Drug Abuse – positive turnout, list
of resources with minutes for refer.; 7/15 Kinder Care 9:30 – Noon Families with home, lots of room left, flyer
$5; 8/03 Aging and disabilities; 11/03 Support of Dual Diagnosis; 12/03 Anger/Stress Management. Workforce Retention issues packet $100 last week in July.
E.
Transition Meeting: N/A
F.
Multicultural Affairs Committee – haven’t met since last MADDSA; get surveys
in ASAP.
G.
Wisconsin: Nancy Adams
(608)242-8335 ext. 128; Disaster Plans: hand-in’s came for
Cheri – Cheri having difficulty without internet access.
H.
7/21 9AM
- Milw Cty (Cty Board) Recognize direct care workers – preplanned;
$350, 000 a location for 2004. You
were supposed to RSVP, please call Bob.
I.
People can't wait - Cindy
1.
Delayed mid 2004 - from mandatory to voluntary, will create advisory councils
2.
Update of Hearthside closing – Audit should happen in July and hearing in
September to respond; if not satisfactory
30 day close, if OK close mid 2004 for provider increases and capacity. Shortages for community placements.
3.
Structure changes for People Can’t Wait. Special
Events - Rallies, forums, etc. Policy
Public - Membership
(meets 7/10/03)
August 12, (AM ARC Speakers Meg
Gleason - Family Care, 2nd Tuesday of every month. Topic - Family care and issues with providers. New Business: Brochures - take them MCFI Charter school brochures 3, 4, 5 years old. MADDSA next
September 11, 2003 (911)
NO AUGUST MTG
New
People and MADDSA Addresses:
Christy
Smith
3338
North Humboldt Blvd.
Milwaukee,
WI 53212
Linda
Witzlib
7070
North 124th Street
Milwaukee,
WI 53224
