New York State Independent Living Council (NYSILC)June 15, 2018Troy Hilton Garden Inn, Sage Ballroom8:30 am to 3:30 pm

AGENDA

1. Call meeting to order - Doug Usiak, Chair. 9:10 amA. Roll call.B. Open forum.

2. Review and approval of Full Council Meeting (FCM) minutes. (pg. 3) 9:20 amA. Review and approval of draft minutes for the April 27, 2018 FCM.

3. Executive Director’s report – Brad Williams. (pg. 8) 9:25 am

A. Significant issues/major goals and deliverables (January-March 2018). Staff updates:

o Amy Wink, Program Coordinator and Jonathan Serrano, Administrative Assistant.

B. Update/NYSILC Committees/sign-up & participation. Refer to NYSILC Committee materials:

o https://www.nysilc.org/resources/key-documents/other/285-nysilc- 2018-committee-materials/file.

4. Treasurer’s Report – Roger Benn. 9:50 am

A. Quarterly Fiscal Report (January-March 2018). (pg. 9)C. Finance Committee minutes (May 3, 2018). (pg. 11)

5. Executive Committee Report – Zach Garafalo, Vice Chair 10:00 am

A. Executive Committee minutes (April 13, 2018, May 11, 2018) (pg. 13)B Update/Action related to the Part B increase per the Omnibus Federal

funding for IL. (pg. 16)C. Other advocacy issues/updates.

6. Discussion/Issue ForumA. Discussion: 10:20

am Things to consider when facilitating a dialogue with your guest speaker.

o How about when you disagree with their comments and pointof view?

o How can we move the discussion along when we meet an impasse?

B. Issue: OPWDD independent youth transition from school to world of work.

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7. Presentation – NYAIL Olmstead Housing Subsidy Program - Valarie Brennan, 11:00 am

Program Manager. Refer to separately attached Power Point presentation.

8. Lunch 12:00 pm

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9. Committee & Subcommittee Reports 1:00 pm

(Minutes have been provided for review. Reports should focus on new activities. activities. Questions can be related to the reports or minutes. Updates will be provided by committees that haven’t been recently active.)

A. ACCES-VR SRC report – Lindsay Miller (December 6-7, 2017). (pg. 24)B. ACCES-VR report – ACCES-VR (Ray Pierce).C. NYSCB SRC report – Cliff Perez.D. SPIL Committee – Brad Williams for Laurel Kelley, Chair (May 7, 2018).

(pg.31)E. Consumer Satisfaction – Brad Williams, Acting Chair.F. Public Policy – Aaron Baier, Chair (May 1, 2018, May 17, 2018). (pg. 33)G. Youth Leadership – Zach Garafalo, Chair.H. Emergency Preparedness – Daniel Fuster, Chair.I. Development, Brad Williams, Acting Chair – Brad Williams (May 22, 2018).

(pg. 34)J. Database Workgroup – Roger Benn, Chair.K. Recruitment – Lindsay Miller, Chair (May 21, 2018). (pg. 35)L. Monitoring & Evaluation – Brad Williams, Acting Chair (April 16, 2018). (pg.

37)1. NYSILC Quarterly Contract Report (January-March 2018) – (Refer to separately attached SILC Monitoring Document).2. SSAN Annual Report (January-March 2018) Quarterly Report - (Refer to separately attached SILC Monitoring Document).3. TRI demonstration project serving veterans with disabilities (October-December 2017, January-March 2018) – (Refer to separately attached SILC Monitoring Document).

10. Adjourn. 3:30 pm

NYSILC 2018 Spring News Briefs: https://www.nysilc.org/news/nysilc-news-briefs/290-news-briefs-spring-2018/file.

2018 NYS Disability Rights Hall of Fame: https://youtu.be/WkZLnsJeZi8. LDCEP Topic Talk podcast on 2018 budget outcomes: https://youtu.be/OuoDnS30t6s .

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2. Review and approval of Full Council Meeting minutes

Full Council MeetingApril 27, 2018 Troy Hilton Garden Inn, Sage Ballroom8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Members Present: Crystal Rivera, Zach Garafalo, Henry Nixon, Joe Bravo, Lindsey Miller, Aileen Martin, John Zick, Daniel Fuster, Chad Eldred, Katy, Vernon Bonse, Edith Prentiss, Doug Usiak, Maria Samuels, Robin E. Jones, Lynn Drucker, Ann Scherff, Jan Lynch, Cliff Perez, Aaron Baier, Denise DiNoto, Marc Rosen, Ray Pierce (ACCES-VR), Rookmini Mangal (ACCES-VR), and Roger Benn (on phone)

NYSILC Staff: Brad Williams, Amy Wink, Jon Serrano

The new member orientation was held from 8:30am-10:50am. The new members are: Kathryn (Katy) Carroll, Esq., Jan Lynch, Robin E. Jones, Maria Samuels, Chad Eldred, John Zick, Vernon Bonse, and Lynn Drucker. Brad Williams and members of the Executive Committee participated. A few of the council members sat in.

Doug Usiak, as the new chair, called the meeting to order. He thanked Brad and his team at NYSILC for their hard work at the Hall of Fame, which took place the previous evening. All council members introduced themselves, along with the staff.

During Open Forum, no one wished to speak. Brad Williams mentioned that council meeting members will be automatically booked into the hotel from now on, and people will cancel by exception to address the over-booking issue experienced last evening.

Brad Williams introduced Michael Gilberg, Esq., an attorney from the Hudson Valley, as a guest speaker to talk about the work he does to address special education issues for students with disabilities in the Hudson Valley. As an individual with a disability, he spoke about how the education system impacted him. His comments included his views about the current failures of the system. Council members engaged Michael on several issues and fronts, challenging him several times.

Break for Lunch

Review and Approval of Full Council Meeting Minutes: Aaron made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Bob Meek, 19 yes votes; four abstentions. Motion passed.

Executive Director’s Report, Brad Williams: Brad gave an update regarding meeting with Chancellor Rosa et al on the issue of transitioning young adults and IL services. He mentioned the schedule for future 2018 Full Council Meetings will be June 15th, September 14th, and November 9th, all noted on the NYSILC website: https://www.nysilc.org/council/meetings-calendar. It was recommended that when we move to a video conferencing platform, the council should use Zoom instead of Skype. It is highly recommended and accessible. Brad mentioned the continued work to address the accessible transportation with the hotel. Edith talked about problems she had with the transportation service – the wrong vehicle came, and when the right one finally

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came, the driver couldn’t operate the ramp. Brad will have a post-event meeting with the hotel.

Amy and Jon introduced themselves to the council and spoke about the work they have been doing. Amy worked mostly on the Hall of Fame. Jon provided online support for the event. Jon also worked on media projects and the LDCEP.

Brad spoke about the NYSILC committee structure and where the greatest need was for members. Public Policy is shifting and changing its focus to support the LDCEP and deciding subject matter for future LDCEP podcasts. This might prompt some members to leave or join the committee. The Monitoring & Evaluation and Development Committees need members. Several committees need chairs: Monitoring & Evaluation, SPIL, Emergency Preparedness, and Consumer Satisfaction. Brad shared the feedback from the Monitoring & Evaluation Committee, recommending that committees should have Vice Chairs to address chair absences and succession. Brad will make sure that he adds the selection of a vice chair to future committee agendas. Daniel Fuster agreed to be chair of the Emergency Preparedness Committee.

Treasurer’s Report, Roger Benn: Roger was not present at the time of the report, so Brad spoke in his stead. First item discussed was the 2017 audited financial statement. It was addressed in February 2018 as noted in the minutes. It was an unqualified audit, which is the desired result. This was the first year working with Ken Claflin from Cusack & Co. We emailed the statement to everyone earlier this year. Motion to accept the audit was made by Aaron and seconded by Joe Bravo. All in favor. In the review of the NYSILC quarterly fiscal report for October to December 2017, Brad mentioned that for this quarter, we had a net of $95 and explained how the quarterly monies are typically spent. He read the notes from the report. Aileen Martin motioned to accept the quarterly fiscal report. Seconded by Joe Bravo. All approved.

Executive Committee Report, Zach Garafalo: Zach described current NYSILC office tasks including a personnel change, the creation of LDCEP’s first podcast, the public policy agenda/focus shift, the 704 Report, audit, modification of the new member orientation packet, and expiration of the NYSILC 5-year lease, which was renewed at the current location. The new SILC standards and indicators will not be addressed until sometime this summer. The council successfully concluded its HOF dinner, so priorities will shift toward outreach for the LDCEP.

Brad then spoke about Omnibus federal funding increase and the continuing resolution process. This was signed by the President on March 23rd and is effective through the end of the fiscal year (9/30/18). Numerous human service programs received increases, including Independent Living, the recipient of a 12-million-dollar increase. Out of this increase, 10 million is targeted for the Part C funds, which will go directly to the federally funded centers. 2 million will go to increase the Part B funding for the whole country. This is the source of funds connected to the IL state plan. The funding is determined by a formula largely driven by population. New York is one of the top ten states to receive funds. It is a matter of finding out the exact amount of our increase from ACL.

As a result, Brad presented a recommendation from the SPIL Committee related to action on the increase to the Part B funds. This recommendation was facilitated by Brad online in a ten-day period prior to the council meeting. Since it was acknowledged that it would

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be impossible to amend the current projects funded with Part B monies in a reasonable timeframe to expend the increase by the end of the current fiscal year, the SPIL Committee recommended that the council exercise SPIL section 1.3 (B) 4 on the use of unexpended funds. The committee recommends moving the unexpended Part B increase amount to the 2019 fiscal year and utilizing the monies for the SPIL priority of “scholarship funds.” Efforts will be made to inquire at a higher level at ACL about the exact amount of the Part B increase due to New York, and or an anticipated time frame for such a communication. When the exact amount of the Part B increase is known, a small work group will be convened to identify the opportunities for the “scholarship funds.” This will include the amount(s), the contract(s) optioned, and the outcomes and deliverables expected. Summary updates will be sent out when significant progress has been achieved.

As state plan partners, NYSILC will first need to approve this action, followed by the Federal CIL Directors. As noted in section 1.3 (B) 4, so long as this procedure is followed, there will be no need for a public hearing or need to amend the SPIL.

Questions were asked to seek clarification about the scholarship funding. Brad summarized the process again to communicate next steps. Zach Garafalo motioned to approve the SPIL Committee’s recommendation for general scholarship funding and Joe Bravo seconded. All approved.

Brad mentioned we sent a letter of support to the Governor regarding the Pooled Trust Notification Bill; the governor signed the bill.

Review and approval of NYSILC 2017 SPIL Evaluation Report, Alan Krieger: Alan is the council’s SPIL evaluator. He praised the formation of a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) committee. Alan provided a review of the evaluation report, which represented the first year of the current 3-year state plan. There were 6 objectives with 4 or 5 different goals in the new SPIL; each objective has several performance targets. All objectives were at least substantially met. Alan recommended the objectives have a more measurable outcome. He believes goals should be visionary and long-term, whereas objectives should be action items with tangible, concrete results. He discussed intentions vs. outcomes, stating that writing the objectives must be more than an afterthought. The M&E committee can help create clear and measurable objectives with more detailed reporting of the results, as well as to monitor the process itself. We are not going to change the SPIL at this point, but look forward to the formulation and development of the next plan.

As an example, Alan noted the outcomes and goals for the systems change objective are largely activity oriented. We must ask ourselves what we want to accomplish and then review if that has happened. Cliff mentioned that some intangibles are difficult to measure, and Alan responded that we can monitor intangibles by asking narrative questions related to one’s experiences and emotions etc. during conferences, meetings, etc. We can also change what outcomes they pursue (instead of action alerts, response to action alerts and impact, or the number of volunteer recruits they each have in their network - gained each quarter and total number).

Alan mentioned the 3-year needs assessment process. We ask four questions related to Independent Living and the people served. Two questions are largely answered by

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existing data and the other two by collective survey results. We conduct a survey of center directors and consumers. We share preliminary results with NYSILC staff so that they can use it during the SPIL formulation hearings. The draft report should be completed in July and the final report ready by August. Alan discussed specifics related to the surveys and what to expect when they are distributed to the field in June. Aileen Martin motioned to accept Alan’s report, Lindsay Miller seconded, all approved.

ACCES-VR SRC report, Lindsay Miller: SRC remains focused on WIOA solutions, waiting on final report. She noted that the peer integration project has lots of support to continue and extend the program.

ACCES-VR report, Ray Pierce: ACCES-VR – Ray has been crunching numbers and looking at the data for the peer integration project. Core rehabilitation services will have new contracts in January 2019. Rookmini Mangal mentioned being excited about the peer project and explained they are advocating for funding by demonstrating what services are needed. Joe Bravo asked about IL operations contracts and Ray answered that the budget will remain mostly the same and will be a 5-year budget.

NYSCB SRC report, Cliff Perez: There is no real update; the SRC is trying to expand access in general for people who are blind.

SPIL Committee, Brad Williams: Next SPIL committee meeting is May 7th at 1pm. The SPIL formulation process will be starting very soon. Details will be forthcoming.

Consumer Satisfaction, Brad Williams: This committee will convene in the summer of 2019.Public Policy, Aaron Baier: In December, we started the process to review an annual public policy agenda and we want to consider anything that helps to ensure it fulfills the mission of NYSILC and the SPIL. With the LDCEP, we are content-focused, currently in the form of podcasts. We have been recording live during teleconferences. Podcasts don’t add work, and it is easy to call in during the largely open-forum format.

Youth Leadership, Zach Garafalo: Nothing new to report.

Emergency Preparedness: N/A.

Development, Brad Williams: Brad mentioned the council’s work with the Association Development Group (ADG) and noted what a huge impact they had to assist us with different aspects of the HOF event and awards dinner. In terms of the Development Committee, we will meet again in May to review the overall impact of the event and discuss what went well, what we can improve and how to prepare for future HOF awards/events.

Database Workgroup, Roger Benn: In Roger’s absence, Brad mentioned that we are waiting for the budget amendment, which contains the justification and funding for the database project. It is delayed because of the Part B increase.

Recruitment, Lindsay Miller: A Doodle will be sent out next week for the recruitment committee meeting. It will most likely be the third week of May. The committee will start the process for our new members needed for 2019.

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Monitoring & Evaluation, Brad Williams: The committee met on April 16th. Brad noted that NYAIL is moving forward with the SPIL-identified, issue-oriented community education campaign. The campaign is focused on protecting access to Medicaid-funded home and community based services. ADG is working with NYAIL to pull together an action plan related to the issue. Brad also mentioned that in future committee meetings, an effort will be made to seek chairs for vacancies and vice chairs per the M&E recommendation.

Motion to adjourn was made by Doug Usiak.

Daniel Fuster mentioned he would like to speak to the issue of emergency preparedness, stating that we had several nor’easters in the Metro NY area this past winter. Wind damage occurred and several thousand-people lost electricity for several days. Daniel contacted Westchester County, who maintained a steady hourly contact with the disabled/vulnerable community and got electricity back quickly. NYSARC will be holding an emergency preparedness plan webinar on May 15th. He also noted that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is investing more than a million dollars to update the subway system. Yonkers recently set up registry list for people with disabilities to connect with first responders.

Edith Prentiss interrupted to speak about the last two issues raised by Daniel. Having expressed concern over registries in the past, Edith first focused on the MTA issue, stating that the list was a major bait-and-switch, and that those who made it were seeking public relations, even though they’ve had this list since the early 80s and already should have gotten their “PR points.”

Doug Usiak, chair of the council, called an end to the discussion. He had already made a motion to adjourn.

Motion to adjourn was made by Joe Bravo. Seconded by Cliff Perez.

Daniel Fuster spoke up to say he does not accept this. Doug Usiak said he should continue the discussion of their regional issue after the meeting.

Meeting adjourned.

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3. Executive Director’s reportA. Significant issues/major goals and deliverables (January-March

2018)

Activation of the Statewide Needs Assessment Committee (NAC) : Consultant Alan Krieger has worked with Brad Williams to get members into two work groups to address the four key questions of the next survey and report. One group focusses on data, while the other on surveys for consumers and the centers.

Preparation/activation of both the SPIL and Recruitment Committees : Planning and preparation was required for upcoming committee meetings for the SPIL Committee to formulate the next State Plan for 2020-2022 and the Recruitment Committee to fill vacancies for 2019.

CBILCO How to Manuals : The NYSILC office will continue monthly Constant Contact distributions of selected Capacity Building Independent Living Center Opportunity (CBILCO) project “How to” manuals. They are then posted to the council’s Monitoring & Evaluation webpage: https://www.nysilc.org/monitoring-and-evaluation.

LDCEP Topic Talk podcast on “2018 budget outcomes : https://youtu.be/OuoDnS30t6s. Look for the next podcast on 2018 legislative issues.

Major Goals/Deliverables for 2018

NYSILC 201 8 Work Priorities: o Statewide Needs Assessment (NAC) : Comments provided during committee

report.o Database Project : Database project hinged on NYSILC contract budget

amendment. Further delayed by incorporation of Part B increase into budget amendment. Waiting on fiscal department review, then submission, review and approval by the Office of State Comptroller (OSC).

o LDCEP : The focus of the LDCEP will be the creation of podcasts. Action alerts and other content will be added to website as appropriate. Lists and member drive will be pursued as the council participates in upcoming outreach/events between May through August.

o Development : Comments provided during committee report.o SILC Standards & Indicators (S & I) : Respectable progress made on draft S&I

compliance manual. Work postponed due to competing priorities. Will address in future months.

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4. Treasurer’s ReportA. Quarterly Fiscal Report

NYSILC Statement of Revenue and ExpendituresJune 2018 FC Meeting

  YTD2017-

18 ACCES

Jan-Mar 2018 Budget

Oct 17-Mar 2018

$ Variance

% Varianc

e Budget BudgetREVENUE

ACCES Contract 88,369 216,971 184,147 -32,824433,94

2433,94

2Fee for Service 0 500 0 -500 1,000Donations Unrestricted 0 1,875 1,175 -700 3,750Fundraising Events 20,477 2,500 21,277 18,777 5,000Interest Income 13 0 24 24 0Misc. income 0 0 0 0 0  

Total Revenue 108,859 221,846 206,623 -15,223 -7%443,69

2433,94

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EXPENSES

Salaries and wages 43,094 87,450 85,768 -1,682174,90

0174,90

0Employee benefits/taxes 10,042 24,486 20,891 -3,595 48,972 48,972

Subtotal, Compensation Costs 53,136 111,936 106,659 -5,277 -5%

223,872

223,872

Rent 6,582 16,000 13,198 -2,802 32,000 32,000Telephone 1,575 6,500 2,560 -3,940 13,000 13,000Office supplies 1,669 2,600 2,444 -156 5,200 5,200Contractual Services 2,285 1,885 3,666 1,781 3,770 3,770Printing & postage 1,888 1,250 2,773 1,523 2,500 2,500Travel expenses 781 5,500 7,021 1,521 11,000 11,000Transportation 2,157 5,500 4,219 -1,281 11,000 11,000Insurance 1,013 3,300 2,028 -1,272 6,600 6,600Dues/Subscription/Sponsorships 1,225 1,650 3,070 1,420 3,300 3,300Interest/bank charges 625 0 1,050 1,050 0 0Purchased services 19,129 40,850 35,225 -5,625 81,700 81,700SILC/SPIL meeting expenses 0 17,500 5,791 -11,709 35,000 35,000Project Costs 500 2,500 500 -2,000 5,000 5,000Miscellaneous 420 0 450 450 0 0

Subtotal, OTPS 39,848 105,035 83,994 -21,041 -20%210,07

0210,07

0

Total Expenses 92,984 216,971 190,653 -26,318 -12%433,94

2433,94

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Net Revenue 15,875 4,875 15,970 11,095 9,750 0

Notes:

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In terms of revenue, the ACCES-VR contract is under-expended to date. We are waiting for an internal review and submission of a budget amendment to OSC. Spending needs to be kept along current patterns for budget line changes. Fundraising revenue up for the quarter and year to date due to the HOF event. Net revenue just under $16,000 for the quarter and year, due mostly to the HOF event. This will adjust when reconciled with expenses post-event. In terms of expenses, employee benefits (fringe) is under-expended due to opt out of health coverage for one employee. Telephone line item under-expended mostly due to cost savings from FCC.com. Travel expense over budget due to support provided for one staff and two council members attending SILC Congress. This line will stabilize over the next two quarters. Purchased services over-expended due to full payment for financial audit. This line will stabilize over the next, two quarters. SILC/SPIL meeting expenses were under-expended because no meeting took place during the last quarter. Two SILC meetings will occur during the third quarter and stabilize the expense.

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4. Treasurer’s ReportB. Finance Committee minutes

Finance CommitteeMay 3, 20181:00 PM

Present: Brad Williams, Roger Benn, Aileen Martin, Lindsay Miller, Kathryn Carroll

Roger reviewed the agenda items before moving forward with the meeting. Brad started with the first item, the review of the NYSILC quarterly fiscal report for January-March 2018. He reviewed the notes. The ACCES-VR contract is under expended to date. This is because we are waiting for their review of the budget amendment for 2018 and 2019 before they submit it to the Office of State Comptroller (OSC). Therefore, many items are under expended, because we can’t spend items we are going to move later. Our fundraising revenue is up for the quarter is up due to the Hall of Fame. To date, it is looking like we could net around $7,100 for the event. We were hoping to break even for the first – to get it established and build forward to recognize the life-long achievements of our peers. However, we shall see, this amount might be adjusted as more bills come in. It will still be a nice and modest outcome in the first year. On the expense side, fringe benefits are under expended. Our newest employee chooses to not opt into our health coverage plan. Telephone is low because we now use free conference call.com. Travel, out of state, is over expended, because of the cost of two council members and one staff to attend SILC Congress. This will adjust in future quarters. Purchase services is also over expended because we pay the cost for our financial audit due in February. This will adjust in future quarters, as well. The SILC meetings are under expended because no meeting took place during the second quarter. However, we will have two full council meetings this quarter and will be back on track. Katy asked about the lack of a winter meeting. Brad explained the typical meeting pattern of the council. Aileen made a motion to accept the NYSILC quarterly fiscal report. Katy seconded the motion. All approved.

Brad noted the SEFCU savings statement, which was attached for review for the month of March 2018. There were no questions. Brad noted the connection and activity between the Key Bank checking and SEFCU savings accounts. Roger did ask about the “joint owner” designation on the SEFCU statement. Brad explained the process with the bank. It did identify the need to update the names/signatories on the account. The council just completed this activity with Key Bank. So, Brad will follow up with SEFCU to get new signatories and get them to change the names on the statement.

Under other, all committees are going to identify a vice chair so that they can run the committee in the absence of the chair. This will also help with succession, as members term off the council. Brad asked if anyone was interested in being the vice chair? Aileen inquired about her being the Treasurer of NYAIL. Is it a conflict of interest? It should it be on your conflict of interest form. Just in case someone else considered it to be, it could be discussed. There isn’t a direct fiscal relationship. We are in the same IL network. There is a commonality of interest and work through the state plan. So, when someone competes for a project that is in the state plan, they are reacting to an RFP that ACCES-VR has created and distributed. ACCES-VR then pulls together a panel of individuals to score and determine who will receive the awards. They then contract the awardees and

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execute contracts with them. There is an arms distance between council members and the plans. This played out at a council meeting. Questions were raised if two of our members were going to engage in a conflict of interest related to the state plan based on their connection to Part B funded projects. They had to leave the room. We discussed it as a council. We realized that they disclosed it on their conflict of interest forms and they had separation via ACCES-VR in terms of the rest of the process. The council decides on the funding opportunity. ACCES-VR sends out the RFP and determines who gets the awards and executes the contracts.

With this understanding, Aileen is very happy to assist as vice chair. Roger as chair was very pleased to have her serve. Others agreed.

Last, NYSILC is pursuing a budget amendment to make the database project happen. This will include adjustments to the personal services. We need to merge a position so a staff person can address the computer system for the database system and other duties. This budget amendment is getting further delayed by the Part B increase recently passed by NYSILC. Brad is about to send it out to the Federal CIL Directors. Details will be forthcoming.

Meeting adjourned.

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5. Executive Committee ReportA. Executive Committee minutes

Executive CommitteeApril 13, 201811:00 AM

Present: Brad Williams, Ann Scherff, Bob Meek, Zach Garafalo, Doug Usiak, Roger Benn, Rookmini Mangal

Zach called the meeting to order. Zach asked if there were any questions or comments for the minutes to the last meeting dated 3/9/18. The minutes were attached. There were none. Bob made a motion to accept the minutes. Doug seconded. All approved.

Brad talked about the upcoming new member orientation the morning of the full council meeting. The group reviewed the agenda of the manual, which was attached. It was agreed that Brad should address the material related to the introduction and the information to know before the first meeting. This material follows the meeting agenda. Ann volunteered to review the important forms to review and sign. Doug and Brad will discuss important documents to review. Doug will highlight important parts of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended. Brad will review excerpts of the current state plan. Other members will comment when appropriate. All council members have been encouraged to attend.

The NY Disability Rights Hall of Fame is on track. Two weeks away. It looks like we will have around 130 guests. This is great considering the initial goal was 100. The original revenue/expense goal was $18,000. Today, we are looking at $20,500. We could exceed amount as we near the event. We have ten gift baskets, nine silent auction items and will have a 50/50 raffle. Things are really taking shape. We are hopeful for the event and what the future holds. We are down to the final details and final ticket sales. We are focusing on volunteers, arriving early at about 4:30 pm and Roz Harris coordinating them.

The group reviewed the agenda for the full council meeting. The new member orientation is from 8:30 until 11 am. Doug will open the meeting, then we introduce our guest speaker Michael Gilberg, an attorney from the lower Hudson Valley. He advocates for with students with disabilities. The rest of the afternoon will be the council meeting as we now it – the business plus committee reports through the end of the day.

Next item of business, the group talked about the Omnibus federal funding through 9/30/18. It provided a $12 million increase to the IL program: a $10 million increase to the Part C program (Federal CILs) and a $2 million increase to the Part B program. Brad spoke to our ACL liaison Peter Nye. He said that we (the state) will be receiving a communication informing us of our specific increase. ACL will communicate to CILs directly about their awards. We will have to decide what to do with this increase for New York. The Executive Committee felt that Brad should send a communication out to the SPIL Committee about this issue, follow the protocol in the SPIL, and get their recommendation. There is no way that the current contracts can get amended in time to expend increased funds in time. We need to identify the increase and carry over the funds as unexpended funds in the next fiscal year. We also must identify for what

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purpose from a current SPIL priority/activity. Brad will present the SPIL Committee’s recommendation to the full council at the meeting on April 27th.

Brad noted that NYSILC needs to update the council’s signatory cards. After discussion, Brad followed through with an email to get the personal information required. He will obtain the necessary signatures on the cards at the full council meeting at the end of the month.

Brad noted that since his initial employment, he had an item of compensation for a leased vehicle. This comes up every three years. It is up again at the end of May. The current amount per month is $270. More is budgeted. The group discussed parameters and flexibility to negotiate. Doug made a motion for a leased vehicle up to $300. Ann seconded the motion. All agreed.

In terms of work priorities. For the statewide needs assessment, both work groups are busy. The database project is waiting on the budget amendment. It needs final adjustments before proceeding. For development, the hall of fame is almost here. The LDCEP is making “soft” progress. Standards and Indicators must wait until at least the summer months to be addressed.

Next Executive Committee call is May 11th. Motion to adjourn. Roger (m) Bob (s).

Executive CommitteeMay 11, 201811:00 am

Present: Ann Scherff, Doug Usiak, Robert Meek, Brad Williams

Brad facilitated the agenda in the absence of Zach. The first item on the agenda was the minutes to the April 13th committee meeting, which were attached. There were no questions or comments. Bob Meek made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Doug seconded the motion. All approved.

The next item was sent back to the Executive Committee was the mark up of the Council Member Agreement Form, with the changes recommended at the last council meeting. Brad reviewed the basic changes at the top and bottom of the form related to having an “adequate” directors and officer’s liability policy in place. These reflected what a council member should ask and the NYSILC office is responsible for. The group discussed what is adequate – to cover what is a foreseeable risk and is affordable. The group then asked about the current limits. Brad reviewed the coverage. There was between one to two million-dollar coverages per claim. Coverage per claim was one-thousand dollars per claim. Brad wondered and thought it was perhaps the deductible. He will follow up with the agent and send an email to the committee.

Bob asked a question about NYSILC’s legal representation. Brad responded only when we need one for a very specific circumstance. Conversation centered on employment practices. This would be covered under the D & O policy.

Note: Brad sent the declaration page and verified that the $1,000 per claim for legal representation was in fact a deductible.

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Ann recommended that this council member agreement form should be confirmed on an annual basis. Brad felt that it could be combined with the current conflict of interest form annual review. We can have members do both. We can have them review and confirm their agreement, as they review the conflict of agreement form. She wondered about a review of the D & O policy. We do that on an annual basis with all insurance policies.

Next, in terms of an update on the action related to the Part B increase action, fourteen of the fifteen Federal CIL Directors have voted yes on the NYSILC approved plan. Brad sent a reminder to the one director. The director has until Monday to vote. If he votes, it will be unanimous. If he doesn’t, it will still be a large majority. Either way, Brad will send out a summary of the Federal CIL Director action on Tuesday so we can move forward with next steps on this matter. Brad spoke to our ACL state liaison. No official news on what our state increase will be. He will reach out to NCIL and may have to communicate to the head of the IL unit at ACL. Doug noted that ACL’s plan could be to send the information at the last minute to save as much money as possible. Only states with SPILs with sections on how to option unexpended funds have the best opportunities to access the increase.

The Key Bank signatory forms are all set and submitted. At our finance committee meeting, we noticed that our SEFCU savings account needed to be updated. So, we will be following up with new signatories in coordination with our next council meeting in mid-June.

Brad noted that the vehicle lease was secured for $289 a month, under the identified amount. He also noted that our copier lease came due. Metroland Business Machines offered up two alternatives: one at the same price point with greater features and capacity and the second for $23 less with the same features and capacity as our current model. Brad went with the second option because we have the same staff and need. It will cost us $145 a month, saving us $276 a year.

In terms of updates, the next meeting for the Needs Assessment Committee (NAC) will be May 16th. Both work groups are making excellent progress. The database project and the budget amendment is impacted (further delayed) by the Part B increase activity. The NYSILC contract will most likely be the primary one to amend. A single source amendment for a sole source contract. For development, next week staff will create the materials for the next committee meeting scheduled for May 22nd. We will discuss overall progress of the Hall of Fame event, along with a discussion of what went well and what we can improve for next year. Working with the bookkeeper, it looks like we netted $7,100 for the event, which is a great start for the first year. Brad noted that the office will work with ADG to enhance the HOF application process with an online format. The group commented that Amy and Jon did great work. Brad agreed. He noted that Jon is working away on an overall video for the HOF event. He will then do individual videos for each one of the inductees for their pages. They all will be sent out Constant Contact and social media, then posted to the HOF site for the 2018 class. Ann asked if they will be narrated. Brad responded that Jon puts them through our YouTube channel, then edits the closed captioning. He will add a description narration version. It was agreed that he is very talented.

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5. Executive Committee ReportB. Update/Action related to the Part B increase per the Omnibus

Federal funding for IL

From: Brad Williams Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 10:55 AMTo: Federal CIL Directors Cc: NYSILC membersBCC: State ILCs et. Al.Subject: Summary of action by Federal CIL Directors: SPIL recommendation for IL Omnibus Part B increase

Action:By the established deadline date of 5/14/18, all fifteen of the Federal CIL Directors in New York (directing 24 separate awards or sites), voted unanimously to support the use of the Part B increase for "scholarship funds" to be optioned as unexpended funds in 2019. I have attached the original email along with the vote of each director. It includes one question and response.

Next Steps:Now that this action has been approved by both State Plan partners per Section 1.3 B (4) of the SPIL, the following action steps will be followed:

Efforts will be made to inquire at a higher level to ACL about the exact amount of the Part B increase due to New York, and or an anticipated time frame for such a communication.

When the exact amount of the Part B increase is known, a small work group will be convened to identify the opportunities for the “scholarship funds.” This will include the amount(s), the contract(s) optioned, and the outcomes and deliverables expected.

Summary updates will be sent out when significant progress has been achieved.

Brad WilliamsNYSILC

-------- Original message --------From: Brad Williams <BradW@nysilc.org> Date: 5/3/18 2:25 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Federal CIL DirectorsCc: Brad Williams Subject: Discussion and action requested by Federal CIL Directors: SPIL recommendation for IL Omnibus Part B increase  Background:Recently, Congress acted upon a Continuing Resolution (CR) and passed an Omnibus Spending bill/signed by the President, which provided increased spending through 9/30/18. This included a $12 increase nationwide to the Federal IL program (a $10 million increase to the Part C program and a $2 million increase to the Part B program). For the purposes of this email, the Part B increase is related to each state and territories Statewide Plan for Independent Living (SPIL).

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 This email addresses the action that has taken place to date for this issue and the discussion and requested action for the NY Federal CIL Directors. Recommendation and Action to Date:On April 17th, the NYSILC SPIL Committee started consideration of an email of how to best address the increase to the Part B funds for the current 2018 fiscal year, ending 9/30/2018. Several realities emerged:

It is impossible to amend existing Part B contract recipients with proportionate increases (based on the increase) in a timely manner by the end of this fiscal year. This reality was confirmed by the DSE (ACCES-VR). A different strategy will be needed to avoid loss of the funds.

We are still waiting to find out the exact out of the increase from ACL. Our state liaison noted that the communication should be coming out “soon.” An estimate could range between $10-20,000. However, we are working to get verification of the exact amount.

The committee then agreed that given the inability to amend contracts in 2018, the best strategy was to exercise SPIL Section 1.3 B (4) for how to identify unexpended Part B funds (i.e., the increase to the Part B funds) into a contract, or potentially two contracts (depending on its usage and the total amount), for 2019.

The committee identified among current SPIL priorities/activities the area of “scholarship funding” as the best use given the estimated funds.

 By majority online vote, the NYSILC SPIL Committee supported and then made the following recommendation to NYSILC: The state’s Part B funds will receive an increase due to the recent Omnibus spending bill recently signed by the President, effective through 9/30/18.  The SPIL Committee recommends:

Since it will be impossible to amend existing Part B contracts in a timely manner to allow proper expenditure of the increase, it is recommended that we support the current SPIL priority of “scholarship funding” using unexpended funds going into the next fiscal year (2019) per SPIL section 1.3 B (4).

Unexpended Federal funds can be carried over into future fiscal years. This recommendation must be reviewed and approved by NYSILC and the Federal

CIL directors. Once approved by all parties, and when the exact amount of the increase is

communicated to the state by ACL, the council and DSE will work together to: o   Identify the contract(s) to adjust for 2019 and,o   Define the scholarship funding opportunities to provide, along with the

amounts, deliverables, and outcomes. Action by NYSILC

The SPIL Committee recommendation was presented and discussed at the NYSILC full council meeting on Friday, April 27, 2018. Motion by Zach Garafalo. Second by Joe Bravo. All approved. Clarification was made during discussion that this was for “scholarship funding.”

 Requested discussion and action by the NY Federal CIL Directors

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DISCUSSION: o By Wednesday, May 9, 2018 , please email “Reply to All” any

questions and or comments related to this topic to ensure that we have a common understanding.

ACTION: o By Monday, May 14, 2018, please email your vote on the SPIL

Committee Recommendation/NYSILC Approval regarding the Part B Increase

I support the use of the Part B increase as “scholarship funds” to be optioned as unexpended funds in 2019.

I do not support the use of the Part B increase as “scholarship funds” to be optioned as unexpended funds in 2019.

 Brad WilliamsNYSILC

-----Original Message-----From: Bruce Darling [mailto:bdarling@cdrnys.org] Sent: Friday, May 11, 2018 1:24 PMTo: Brad Williams <BradW@nysilc.org>Subject: Re: Discussion and action requested by Federal CIL Directors: SPIL recommendation for IL Omnibus Part B increase

Yes.  Sorry.

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From: Tania Anderson [mailto:tania.anderson@ariseinc.org] Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2018 2:56 PMTo: Brad Williams <BradW@nysilc.org>Subject: Re[2]: Discussion and action requested by Federal CIL Directors: SPIL recommendation for IL Omnibus Part B increase

I support the use of the Part B increase as "scholarship funds" to be optioned as unexpended funds in 2019.

Thank you, Tania--Tania S. AndersonChief Executive OfficerARISE635 James StreetSyracuse, NY 13203315-671-5111 [Phone]315-472-9252 [Fax]www.ariseinc.org From: Karen A. Thayer <kannthayer@aol.com>Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 9:07 PM

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To: Brad Williams; lkelley@cdciweb.com; brett@bils.org; djusiak@buffalo.edu; rene@aimcil.com; cexec@hilc.org; sdooha@cidny.org; smclaughlin@atitoday.org; bdarling@cdrnys.org; william.miller@tlcil.org; tania.anderson@ariseinc.org; dfigueroa@ilchv.org; ZMcCormick@RCIL.COM; aileenm@nrcil.net; jbravo@wilc.orgSubject: Re: Discussion and action requested by Federal CIL Directors: SPIL recommendation for IL Omnibus Part B increase  Brad, 

I support the use of the Part B increase as “scholarship funds” to be optioned as unexpended funds in 2019. 

Karen A. Thayerkannthayer@aol.comSouthern Adirondack Independent Living Center71 Glenwood AvenueQueensbury, NY  12804518-792-3537518-792-0979 (fax) From: Zvia McCormick [mailto:ZMcCormick@RCIL.COM] Sent: Monday, May 07, 2018 4:11 PMTo: Brad Williams <BradW@nysilc.org>Subject: RE: Discussion and action requested by Federal CIL Directors: SPIL recommendation for IL Omnibus Part B increase I support the use of the Part B increase as “scholarship funds” to be optioned as unexpended funds in 2019. Best, Zvia McCormick, CEOResource Center for Independent Living, Inc. (RCIL)409 Columbia StreetP.O. Box 210Utica, NY 13503-0210E-mail: zmccormick@rcil.comPhone: (315) 797-4642, ext. 2951Fax: (315) 797-4747Website: www.rcil.com From: Susan Dooha [mailto:sdooha@cidny.org] Sent: Monday, May 07, 2018 3:36 PMTo: William.Miller@tlcil.orgCc: Brad Williams <BradW@nysilc.org>; Laurel Kelley <lkelley@cdciweb.com>; Brett L. Eisenberg <brett@bils.org>; Douglas J Usiak <djusiak@buffalo.edu>; Rene Vanderwark <rene@aimcil.com>; Karen Thayer <kannthayer@aol.com>; Christina Curry <cexec@hilc.org>; Steve McLaughlin <smclaughlin@atitoday.org>; Bruce Darling <bdarling@cdrnys.org>; Tania Anderson <tania.anderson@ariseinc.org>; Denise Figueroa <dfigueroa@ilchv.org>; Zvia McCormick <ZMcCormick@rcil.com>; Aileen

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Martin <aileenm@nrcil.net>; Joseph Bravo <jbravo@wilc.org>Subject: Re: Discussion and action requested by Federal CIL Directors: SPIL recommendation for IL Omnibus Part B increase I support the use of the Part B increase as “scholarship funds” to be optioned as unexpended funds in 2019.  Thanks, Susan From: Bill Miller (william.miller@tlcil.org) [mailto:William.Miller@tlcil.org] Sent: Monday, May 07, 2018 3:18 PMTo: Brad Williams <BradW@nysilc.org>; lkelley@cdciweb.com; brett@bils.org; 'Douglas J Usiak' <djusiak@buffalo.edu>; rene@aimcil.com; kannthayer@aol.com; cexec@hilc.org; sdooha@cidny.org; smclaughlin@atitoday.org; bdarling@cdrnys.org; tania.anderson@ariseinc.org; dfigueroa@ilchv.org; ZMcCormick@RCIL.COM; aileenm@nrcil.net; jbravo@wilc.orgSubject: RE: Discussion and action requested by Federal CIL Directors: SPIL recommendation for IL Omnibus Part B increase Hello Brad, I support the use of the Part B increase as “scholarship funds” to be optioned as unexpended funds in 2019. ~Bill From: Laurel Kelley [mailto:lkelley@cdciweb.com] Sent: Monday, May 07, 2018 1:12 PMTo: Brad Williams <BradW@nysilc.org>Subject: RE: Discussion and action requested by Federal CIL Directors: SPIL recommendation for IL Omnibus Part B increase I vote for the Part B increase to be used for “scholarship funds”  From: Brad Williams Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2018 3:53 PMTo: Tania Anderson <tania.anderson@ariseinc.org>Subject: RE: Discussion and action requested by Federal CIL Directors: SPIL recommendation for IL Omnibus Part B increase No there isn’t a definition of the scholarship fund, Tania. At this point, we are just identifying the general area, or current SPIL funding priority/activity that we believe will match up with the estimated increase. When we agree, and the final amount is communicated to each state, then we will work on the specifics of exactly what it is, how it will be utilized, what existing contract or contracts will be adjusted going into 2019 and what deliverables/outcomes they will have accordingly. I do not want us to get ahead of ourselves or try to predict outcomes, but if you need more possible concrete examples…these are all contingent on the actual amount of the increase…it is quite possible some

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of the funds will go towards the statewide IL conference for scholarships, the SILC has young adult scholarships, we might even want to see about other scholarships if there are enough funds…maybe even assistance with the NCIL conference. This is just the general line item, and there is a definite need here. We will have to work on the specifics once we know the exact amounts. From: Tania Anderson [mailto:tania.anderson@ariseinc.org] Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 4:39 PMTo: Brad Williams <BradW@nysilc.org>Subject: Re: Discussion and action requested by Federal CIL Directors: SPIL recommendation for IL Omnibus Part B increase Hello Brad,

Is there a definition of "scholarship funds"? Thank you, Tania--Tania S. AndersonChief Executive OfficerARISE635 James StreetSyracuse, NY 13203315-671-5111 [Phone]315-472-9252 [Fax]www.ariseinc.org

From: Steve Mclaughlin [mailto:smclaughlin@atitoday.org] Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 2:12 PMTo: Brad Williams <BradW@nysilc.org>; lkelley@cdciweb.com; brett@bils.org; 'Douglas J Usiak' <djusiak@buffalo.edu>; rene@aimcil.com; kannthayer@aol.com; cexec@hilc.org; sdooha@cidny.org; bdarling@cdrnys.org; william.miller@tlcil.org; tania.anderson@ariseinc.org; dfigueroa@ilchv.org; ZMcCormick@RCIL.COM; aileenm@nrcil.net; jbravo@wilc.orgCc: 'Deborah Worden' <dworden@atitoday.org>Subject: RE: Discussion and action requested by Federal CIL Directors: SPIL recommendation for IL Omnibus Part B increase Action Toward Independence supports the use of the Part B increase as “scholarship funds” to be optioned as unexpended funds in 2019. Steve McLaughlinExecutive DirectorAction Toward Independence309 East Broadway, Suite AMonticello, NY 12701(845) 794-4228 Ext. 111smclaughlin@atitoday.org     

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From: René Snyder [mailto:rene@aimcil.com] Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 8:20 AMTo: Brad Williams <BradW@nysilc.org>Subject: RE: Discussion and action requested by Federal CIL Directors: SPIL recommendation for IL Omnibus Part B increase BradI support the use of the Part B increase as “scholarship funds” to be optioned as unexpended funds in 2019. René L. SnyderAIM Independent Living CenterExecutive Director271 East First Street Corning, NY 14830Phone 607-962-8225 ext. 117Fax 607-962-2592www.aimcil.com From: Joe Bravo [mailto:jbravo@wilc.org] Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 5:44 PMTo: Brad Williams <BradW@nysilc.org>Subject: Fwd: Discussion and action requested by Federal CIL Directors: SPIL recommendation for IL Omnibus Part B increase Scholarships all the way. Joe Bravo Westchester IndependentLiving Center Sent from my iPhone From: Denise Figueroa [mailto:DFigueroa@ilchv.org] Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 5:00 PMTo: Brad Williams <BradW@nysilc.org>; lkelley@cdciweb.com; brett@bils.org; 'Douglas J Usiak' <djusiak@buffalo.edu>; rene@aimcil.com; kannthayer@aol.com; cexec@hilc.org; sdooha@cidny.org; smclaughlin@atitoday.org; bdarling@cdrnys.org; william.miller@tlcil.org; tania.anderson@ariseinc.org; ZMcCormick@RCIL.COM; aileenm@nrcil.net; jbravo@wilc.orgSubject: RE: Discussion and action requested by Federal CIL Directors: SPIL recommendation for IL Omnibus Part B increase I support the use of the Part B increase as “scholarship funds” to be optioned as unexpended funds in 2019. Denise A. FigueroaExecutive DirectorIndependent Living Center of the Hudson Valley, Inc.15-17 Third StreetTroy, NY 12180 

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518-274-0701 (V)518-274-7944 (Fax) From: Christina Curry [mailto:cexec@hilc.org] Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 4:48 PMTo: Brad Williams <BradW@nysilc.org>; lkelley@cdciweb.com; brett@bils.org; 'Douglas J Usiak' <djusiak@buffalo.edu>; rene@aimcil.com; kannthayer@aol.com; sdooha@cidny.org; smclaughlin@atitoday.org; bdarling@cdrnys.org; william.miller@tlcil.org; tania.anderson@ariseinc.org; dfigueroa@ilchv.org; ZMcCormick@RCIL.COM; aileenm@nrcil.net; jbravo@wilc.orgSubject: RE: Discussion and action requested by Federal CIL Directors: SPIL recommendation for IL Omnibus Part B increase              HILC supports the use of the Part B increase as “scholarship funds” to be optioned as unexpended funds in 2019. From: Douglas Usiak [mailto:djusiak@buffalo.edu] Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 4:23 PMTo: Brad Williams <BradW@nysilc.org>; lkelley@cdciweb.com; brett@bils.org; rene@aimcil.com; kannthayer@aol.com; cexec@hilc.org; sdooha@cidny.org; smclaughlin@atitoday.org; bdarling@cdrnys.org; william.miller@tlcil.org; tania.anderson@ariseinc.org; dfigueroa@ilchv.org; ZMcCormick@RCIL.COM; aileenm@nrcil.net; jbravo@wilc.orgSubject: RE: Discussion and action requested by Federal CIL Directors: SPIL recommendation for IL Omnibus Part B increase BradI support the use of the Part B increase as “scholarship funds” to be optioned as unexpended funds in 2019. Doug -----Douglas J. UsiakChief Executive OfficerWestern New York Independent Living3108 Main StreetBuffalo, NY 14214(716) 836-0822 ext. 117dusiak@wnyil.org From: Aileen Martin [mailto:aileenm@nrcil.net] Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 4:08 PMTo: Brad Williams <BradW@nysilc.org>; lkelley@cdciweb.com; brett@bils.org; 'Douglas J Usiak' <djusiak@buffalo.edu>; rene@aimcil.com; kannthayer@aol.com; cexec@hilc.org; sdooha@cidny.org; smclaughlin@atitoday.org; bdarling@cdrnys.org; william.miller@tlcil.org; tania.anderson@ariseinc.org; dfigueroa@ilchv.org; ZMcCormick@RCIL.COM; jbravo@wilc.orgSubject: RE: Discussion and action requested by Federal CIL Directors: SPIL recommendation for IL Omnibus Part B increase

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  I support the use of the Part B increase as “scholarship funds” to be

optioned as unexpended funds in 2019. Aileen MartinExecutive DirectorNRCIL (Northern Regional Center for Independent Living)210 Court Street, Suite 107Watertown, NY 13601

Ph 315-785-8703TTY 315-785-8704Fax 315-785-8612 From: Brett L. Eisenberg [mailto:brett@bils.org] Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 2:30 PMTo: Brad Williams <BradW@nysilc.org>Subject: Re: Discussion and action requested by Federal CIL Directors: SPIL recommendation for IL Omnibus Part B increase I support the use of the Part B increase as “scholarship funds” to be optioned as unexpended funds in 2019.

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy s

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9. Committee & Subcommittee ReportsA. ACCES-VR SRC minutes

State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) December 6-7, 2017, Quarterly Meeting Agenda – Day OneHilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick St., Troy, New York 12180

Topic/PurposeCall to Order & Welcome

Member Introductions Review & Approve September Minutes Review Action Items

Public Comment

All members must complete the nepotism statement and return to ACCES-VR. NYSILC to present today instead of tomorrow.

Topic/PurposeExecutive Committee Report

ACCES-VR & SRC Common Priorities 2018 Meeting Dates Annual Report Membership Committee-Final Call for nominations-present the nominations

(NYSILC) update: completed a consumer survey (22% return rate) leading to a 94% satisfaction rate. Full report available on NYSILC website. The First Annual Disability Hall of Fame event is April 26, 2018. NYSLIC will induct up to 5 peers. Deadline for nominees is 12/15/17. www.nysilc.org Met with the Board of Regents to request increased funding in the 2018-19 budget. Working with ACCES-VR on Peer Integration Project.

SRC Annual report has been assembled and is being reviewed by ACCES-VR leadership and will be returned to SRC for finalization. Artwork was selected for the cover and 2 pieces were selected for the back cover.

Topic/PurposeComprehensive Needs Assessment Thomas Golden, Executive Director of the Yang-Tan Institute in the ILR School at CornellArun Karpur, Co-principal Investigator and Research Director for the NYS PROMISE

A Comprehensive Needs Assessment was done by the Yang-Tan Institute in the ILR School at Cornell.

This presentation focused on 1 of 7 studies. Data collection was done across all 7 studies.

The studies will be included in updates to the WIOA Combined State Plan. The full report will be out at the end of January.

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Analysis of VR Professional Survey (this is DRAFT data) that focused on Cultural Competences in serving underserved and not served diverse populations. Data and analysis is being completed for all studies.

Level of confidence with working with youth and diverse populations was correlated to higher levels of confidence to provide services.

Staff reported more confidence in their ability to provide quality services when they had high-frequency contacts.

The higher Organizational Climate Measure (openness to trainings by a District Office) was correlated to a higher level of confidence.

Higher levels of confidence in serving youth and diverse populations was related to the higher level of graduate/professional training, and to the number of years of experience. Staff with less than 10 years of experience reported that they had more confidence then staff with more than 10 years of experience.

IESs had the highest level of confidence and VRCAs had the lowest levels of confidence in providing services.

SVRCs working for 10+ years showed a lower level of confidence in working with in-school youth.

Data shows the need to target training to better serve these diverse populations. Also shows need for specific trainings targeted to AVRCAs and staff (Specific

training for specific staff).

Structural Supports, Practices and Training to provide services to Youth and Diverse populations

Higher levels of training and structural supports were correlated to higher levels of confidence in providing services.

There is a strong correlation between enabling more creativity and innovated practices (Open work culture) and reports of higher levels of confidence when providing services.

Office practice of rigidity and micromanagement correlated to lack of confidence in providing services to youth, not served and underserved populations.

Targeted training around vulnerable populations will be important.

Workforce Development Showed inconsistent resources for business engagement by DOs Need a job-driven demand approach to best prepare individuals for employment

Data Use in VR Need for standards for WIOA practices Will produce information summarizing this and an Executive Summary. This is a 3-

year needs assessment that will be used by ACCES-VR and the SRC. A separate study by PROMISE will be connected to this about employment service

provider network status/needs in working with ACCES-VE with WIOA. (Adults and youth beginning at age 14.)

Topic/PurposeCombined State Plan Discussion Lisa Van Ryn, ACCES-VR Manager, Resource Development

Interagency partners are doing their section for the Combined State Plan 2-year mandatory updates.

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VR is collecting baseline data on WIOA Performance Indicators. Comprehensive needs assessment will be added to the plan as well as 2016-2017 data.

The summary piece will be posted for comments (posting in February). And will need to be approved by the Governor and the Board of Regents.

VR requested the SRC acknowledgement of ACCES state plan updating and development. The motion carried.

In 2020 RSA requires a new joint plan. Still working on obtaining access to the DOL and OSOS data base. VR is collecting baseline data for business measures that does not have to be

reported to RSA yet.

Topic/PurposeState Plan UpdateJennifer Semonite, ACCES-VRRobert Linton, ACCES-VR

ACCES-VR solicited public comment from September 12-November 1, 2017. Meetings were held in four Regional locations and via statewide phone conference.

Feedback comments reviewed. Focus of the public hearings

o How services for students and youth with disabilities could be improved by VR and the American Job Centers?

o How can ACCES-VR strengthen linkages with business to improve employment outcomes?

o How can ACCES-VR improve services to the most significantly disabled? Feedback focused on

o Linkages with the Department of Laboro Self-Employment.o Accessibility of Career Centers

SRC Concern was expressed regarding the low turnout for the Public Comments. It was suggested that SRC members participate in the State Plan Public meetings. ACCES-VR is committed to being more creative to better meet needs and will

review prior SRC recommendations and new recommendations. Goal is to work towards improving attendance at public comment meetings.

Topic/PurposeMembership Committee*Final call for nominations for Chair/Vice Chair-present the slate for vote tomorrow

Chad Underwood, SRC Vice Chair

There will be a review of current membership to determine whether there are any gaps that require the need to reopen membership for brief time.

Looking for 2 people to join the Membership committee. Final calls for nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair by tomorrow.

State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) December 6-7, 2017 Quarterly Agenda – Day TwoHilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick St., Troy, New York 12180

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Topic/PurposeCall to Order & Welcome

Member Introductions

Tonya Robinson-Mayer, SRC Chair

Approved Sept. minutes Reminder to sign nepotism statement and return

Topic/PurposeACCES & ACCES-VR Updates, Reports & Dialogue

WIOA - Combined State Plan ACCES-VR & SRC Common Priorities RSA Review Strategic Design

Kevin Smith, ACCES Deputy Commissioner

Debora Brown-Johnson, ACCES Assistant Commissioner

Kevin Smith: Transition to WIOA signed into law 3 years ago is continuing. Partnership

continues with DOL and One-Stop/American Job Centers. Pathways will allow students who pass Regents exams but don’t graduate to use

the Regents exam toward credits for the high school equivalency exam. The vision is for students to smoothly transition to Adult Education from high school. This issue will be before the Board of Regents for review in February 2018.

RSA will be doing an on-site monitoring visit with ACCES-VR in January 2018. The Advisory Council for Post-Secondary Students (Regents-designated) was

involved in drafting legislation that was signed by the Governor. Funding for the Readers Aid program was increased from $1,000 to $4,000 per student. The funds can now be used to purchase assistive-technology. The legislation also enables proprietary schools to participate in the program.

Sent VR staff to the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR) which enabled our staff to meet with RSA and other States to get technical assistance.

New RSA quarterly data was submitted for the first time to RSA.

Topic/Purpose4.2 recommendations response from 9/17 meeting:

QAI Committee recommends that ACCES-VR include, in all future provider contracts, language to make participation in ACCES-VR surveys mandatory.

Response-Requiring vendors to participate in surveys is under advisement. QAI Committee recommends that ACCES-VR include both an SRC representative

and a representative from the QAMU on its anticipated workgroup to oversee development of a new case management collections, etc.). ACCES-VR should also provide an opportunity for provider applicants to indicate unique contact information

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Response- Development of the new case management system is governed by the expectations, requirements and conditions included in the RFP and contract.

Topic/PurposeJohn Allen: Special Assistant to the Commission, Office of Mental Health Employment First Commission.

Employment First Commission goals: Increase employment of people with disabilities by 5%. Reduction of the poverty rate for individuals with disabilities by 5%. To enroll 100+

businesses in NYS as advocates and champions. John is also leading the Most Integrated Settings Coordinating Council which is

responsible for implementation of NYS’s Olmstead Plan

State Vendor Employment Campaign: NYS does business with 250,000 vendors. Outreach has been done to these state

contractors to encourage them to hire people with disabilities. The NYS Job Bank will be used to scan resumes to match skills with job opportunities. Department of Labor’s Job Zone and Career Zone will be utilized. OPWDD’s Disability Employment Tool is also being shared with businesses.

State employment 55B/C enhancements: SMART (Skills Matching and Referral Technology) to match 55B/C applicants to

postings, and then include them on hiring lists for consideration of State government jobs. Looking for summer of 2018 to start.

There have been ongoing discussions with NYS Civil Service. A System will determine what jobs you will be matched to, then your

resume/application will be vetted by the system (e.g. done the essential functions before) to eliminate subjectivity/personal bias in initial consideration for employment.

Topic/PurposeMary Beth Schneider,NYS Business Leadership Network

NYBLN is a network of businesses who actively hire/support employment of persons with disabilities.

Website: spotlights employers on their website. Job board noting jobs in/out of NYS.

Portal: “Our Ability Connect” to post resumes, businesses post jobs, match each other. Currently 1,300 candidates are using this portal.

Price Chopper Hiring Advantage Mentoring Day events. They’re inviting other businesses to attend events to encourage their development of similar opportunities.

Looking to replicate this model with other businesses in NYS. Goal 100 businesses: over 30 businesses so far have joined the NYBLN.

Topic/PurposeInteragency Updates

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Advisory Council on Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities Roger Purdy

Disability Rights New York/Client Assistance Program(DRNY/CAP) Erica Molina Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (TRAID)TBD Office for People with Developmental Disabilities(OPWDD)TBD New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB)Julie Hovey Office of Mental Health(OMH)Liam McNabb New York State Independent Living Council, Inc. (NYSILC)Lindsay Miller New York State Office of Special Education Department of Labor (DOL)Allen Gallagher

Julie Hovey NYSCB:Visions Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is proud to announce a new program beginning August 4, 2017. VISIONS PRE-ETS program offers Commissions for the Blind and blind and visually impaired students two options:

A one-month intensive PRE-ETS residential curriculum for blind or visually impaired youth enrolled in high school or college (August 4 to August 30, 2017).

A 12-week semester PRE-ETS residential curriculum for blind or visually impaired youth who need intensive support to graduate work ready and are already enrolled in a non-traditional online educational program.

VISIONS is collaborating with RCC and BOCES to offer vocational training certificate programs for VRC participants that are accessible for students needing screen readers and/or magnification.

Students will receive assistance to register for certificate courses from a list of accessible options. The students will receive hands-on practice at VISIONS and through on-campus and/or worksite experiences. They will receive practical social and business skills training with a peer support group and professional guidance.

Topic/PurposeSRC Business

Old Business*Membership Committee-Elections

Committee Reports/new recommendations Other Business

Adjourn

Tonya Robinson-Mayer, SRC Chair Chad Underwood, SRC Vice Chair& Full Council

Membership Committee and Elections: Nominations were received for Chair and Vice-Chair. New nominations for Vice-

Chair will be revisited at the March 2018 meeting. Vote for the Chair and Vice-Chair nominations. Vote carried with all Yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions.

PPC: New co-chairs Lindsey Miller and Ellice Switzer WDC: The Middle Skills White Paper, finalized and to be presented to Executive

board in January and to membership for approval in March. An advisory Consultant request for helping the committee with bringing more businesses on board be will presented to the EC at the January meeting. The Committee is continuing their work with Our Ability and Employment First. Received data that will be reviewed.

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QA team is set to work within its structure to meet the future demands. ACCES-VR needs to submit the 7-11 form requesting due process for appeals of case decisions by ACCES-VR.

Transition: Chair, and new co-chair Discussion on CRS 2.0 (seeking to put together a glossary of terms and clarification of terms), best practices, mentoring at the college level, reviewed the State Plan for moving forward.

The SRC will need to look at getting presenters for meetings much earlier and then notifying presenters sooner to ensure accessibility. If material is not accessible the SRC the presenter will do their presentation without their materials or not have them present at all.

Call for ad hoc committee to focus on developing SRC guidelines for accessible formatting to be shared with al committee members and presenters. NYSCB offered to assist. Tonya to email a request for who wants to be on this ad hoc committee.

Chair to send quick survey for several items (e.g. increasing attendance at public hearings, Accessibility standards for presentations).

Motion to adjourn was seconded.

Next SRC Quarterly – March 7-8, 2018, Troy Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick St., Troy, NY 12180

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9. Committee & Subcommittee ReportsD. SPIL Committee minutes

SPIL CommitteeMay 7, 20181:00 PM

Present: Brad Williams, Joe Bravo, Ann Scherff, Laurel Kelley, Rookmini Mangal, Denise Figueroa, Lindsay Miller

This is the first NYSILC SPIL committee meeting of the upcoming state plan cycle for 2020 to 2022. Brad asked if there is anyone interested in being the chair of the committee, along with a vice chair. Nobody was immediately interested. Brad asked for individuals to contact him with questions and or let him know about their interest.

First, Brad gave an update about the SPIL committee recommendation about the Part B increase, which was agreed to online in advance of the council meeting. Brad presented the recommendation NYSILC members at the full council meeting on April 27th. After explaining the background and reading the recommendation and providing some clarification about the “scholarship funding,” the council unanimously approved the recommendation. Brad has now put this out to the Federal CIL Directors for their review and approval. They have until May 14th to comment and vote on the action approved by the council.

Brad moved forward with the review of materials for the formulation of the next SPIL, 2020-2022. The first attached item was the formulation plan. We should consider this our “to do” list. Brad went over the major steps of this plan. He paid attention to places where slight changes were made. Edits were noted to the document for the next draft. Members were good with the changes. Joe asked about the director and consumer surveys for the needs assessment. Brad had a discussion with Alan Krieger earlier in the day. They should be going out in late May with late June deadlines. This will give us preliminary data by mid-July. We are looking to have our first hearing in late July. He will have a draft report by the end of July and a final report done in August.

The next item to review is an important item. It is a combination item of a public notice, a facilitation outline, and an overview of the current SPI objectives. The public notice explains who we are in federal law and where the hearings are located. Brad asked the group about the accommodations provided. We provided real time captioning using a remote service. It worked okay, not great. So, Brad’s suggestion was to work with the center to ask them to connect with a real time captioning service like with an interpreter. The feedback was to work with each center to secure vendors for interpreters and real-time captioning. Back up will be to provide travel real-time captioning, and all back to the remote service as a last resort. Brad will mention real-time captioning in the public notice.

In terms of the public hearings, we want them to occur starting in late July through the month of August. For locations, we look at where we have been versus where we haven’t, or haven’t been in many years. Brad noted that this draft starts with Wednesdays, but works with the centers. We haven’t been to Long Island since 1999-2000. Around the same, we haven’t been to both Corning and Brooklyn. We also like to

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go to a northern location. The group asked about the number of public hearings. The question was raised about four versus five. Another factor to consider is that the local center needs to turn out people. Batavia seemed like the best choice for western New York. Queensbury will be a good choice because it bridges north country with the capital district. However, we really need a fifth choice, something directly in New York City. Bronx was raised, but we were there in the previous cycle when Brett was on the council. Brad noted that we haven’t been in Brooklyn in a while. The group agreed that Brooklyn was a good choice.

Ann wondered about the option of video conferencing. Brad noted that a lot depended about the host. The council is still investigating the option. It was noted that we do have the other options to provide feedback to the plan.

Written comments and focus groups are encouraged. The facilitation outline helps to direct comments. It dovetails with the state plan. Brad took a moment to review the major questions.

Brad also commented also commented about the last two documents attached. The Federal CIL Directors need a voting process last cycle, along with a mediation process in case an impasse occurred. Nothing has changed with these documents. They have just been updated for the current cycle.

Brad plans to update these documents in time for the next meeting. Early June. He will send out a meeting Doodle.

Brad mentioned the need for a chair and vice chair.

Meeting adjourned.

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9. Committee & Subcommittee ReportsF. Public Policy minutes

Public PolicyMay 1, 20181:00 PM

Present: Brad Williams, Jonathan Serrano, Aaron Baier, Meghan Parker, and Robert Meek

The committee met to record the next LDCEP Topic Talk podcast on “2018 Budget Issues.” Aaron was the moderator of the podcast. The content of the show focused on recent budget developments at the national and state levels. Brad commented about the recent Omnibus increase to the budget and impact to human service programs to people with disabilities, including the IL program. Meghan, Aaron and Bob all commented about the budget priorities for IL this year and the promising progress that fell short in the final negotiation of the budget at the state level.

Jonathan will develop the podcast and get it ready for distribution sometime on the two couple weeks (mid-May).

Public PolicyMay 17, 20181:00 PM

Present: Brad Williams, Jonathan Serrano, Meghan Parker, Frank Pennisi, Kathryn Carroll

The committee met to record the next LDCEP Topic Talk podcast on “2018 legislative priorities.” Brad served as the moderator of the podcast. The content of the show focused on current state legislative priorities and where these bills were before the end of session.

Meghan, Katy and Frank took turns adding their expertise to explain legislative priorities such as source of income related to housing, paratransit fare parity, tax credit bills related to employment and small business and visitability, and opposition to assisted suicide. The group added comments about what advocates should do to support these issues and commented about upcoming legislative action.

Jonathan will develop the podcast and get it ready for distribution sometime near the beginning of June.

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9. Committee & Subcommittee ReportsI. Development minutes

Development CommitteeMay 22, 20182:00 pm

Present: Brad Williams, Amy Wink, Jonathan Serrano, Doug Usiak, Robert Meek, Helen Fang

The group reviewed the HOF event milestones. The first one was related to the budget. We put forth an estimated budget and hoped to break even for the inaugural year, which looked to establish a baseline for future years. Brad referred to the attached budget document. It referenced a net surplus to date of just over $5,300. This is very promising. We underestimated the revenue at $18,000. Actual revenue was over $27,000. He went into the detail of various items. Sponsorships were over $13,000. On the expense side, we estimated only $9,600. Reality, expenses were over $22,000. Now we have an established budget that resulted in a modest net surplus.

Another milestone that was reached when we exceeded our initial goal of 100 guests. We ended up with 178 individuals attending the HOF celebration. This was a fantastic outcome. Room capacity is listed as 270. Last, we established an online presence for the HOF and event. Jonathan Serrano and the Association Development Group (ADG) worked hard to establish this. It helped to facilitate all aspects of the process and event. Recently, Jon created an overall video to capture the energy of the event on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/WkZLnsJeZi8. Members gave positive comment about the event and Jon’s video. Jon expanded upon what his plans were to create videos for each 2018 inductee. Doug appreciated the way Jon took individual comments from each speaker and connected them together like they were scripted concepts. Doug also gave feedback about the descriptive video.

The group then shifted the discussion to what went well with the event. Brad noted that the event was timely and ended early. This gave us the opportunity to go out and network with guests and get direct feedback. Everyone seemed pleased. Amy added that it was an emotional and powerful night. The rolling food service worked out very well with the program and event. The food was delicious.

What do we need to do differently? Brad shared a story. NYSILC has a volunteer not affiliated with the council. His name is Nicholas. He serves on a couple of our committees, including development. He helped at the event and ran our Power Point during the program. Nicholas volunteers with several other Albany-based groups. He once noted that he is our only volunteer. Brad qualified that, yes, the only non-affiliated volunteer. This is because we have 26 appointed volunteers – the council members. Brad’s point, now that we have a successful event, we need to get our council members engaged and involved with our HOF event. Amy commented that we were very lucky that we reached out at the last minute to ADG and NYAIL for volunteer help. Doug noted that we should be able to move forward based on the success of the event. Yes, we need the council’s full support. But we can even move beyond the council as well. We need to organize around the logistics.

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Brad agreed the need to identify the different work groups for the HOF. The office will work on this for the next meeting. Doug thought that the development committee can do the initial screening for nominees and maybe the honorary committee members can do the actual selection next year. Amy brought up the need to identify the date for next year’s event. It will be at the Troy Hilton Garden Inn. Brad raised concern about 2019 being a challenge because the council and federal CIL directors will need to review and approve the next state plan. After discussing the situation, the group agreed that having the event on a Thursday evening with a council meeting in mid-April will be best option. Amy checked and verified that this option works to miss both Easter and Passover.

Brad mentioned how he will meeting with ADG in another week. He will mention the need to update the nomination process to accommodate online applications. Doug reminded people about the original intent to select and honor no more than five individuals each year. This would allow us to have more of a talk about each person before their comments. Helen suggested a table with pictures about each inductee in the reception area. This idea expanded to a large TV screen with pictures and videos of the same individuals. Maybe a volunteer could be present to serve as a descriptive narrator. The group agreed that everyone can benefit from name tags. Doug noted that the subcommittees can work on this kind of stuff.

Doug also commented that the emcee seemed to lose enthusiasm during the event. The group agreed. She started off strong. The group decided that next year, we can have a keynote, then have someone who is “invested” do the summaries of the inductees. Helen stated that maybe we can even have two people serve two roles during the process. Not politicians though.

Doug added that we can also present customized pins to the inductees. We can use the HOF logo. We can expand merchandizing from there (T-shirts, coffee cups, etc.). Helen noted that we need to reach out to sponsors earlier, at the end of the calendar year. Doug and Amy agreed. Reach out early and through our deadline date.

Meeting adjourned.

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9. Committee & Subcommittee ReportsK. Recruitment minutes

Recruitment CommitteeMay 21, 201811:00 am

Present: Brad Williams, John Zick, Lindsay Miller, Roger Benn, and Zach Garafalo

Brad reviewed the recruitment vacancies for 2019. There is only one identified vacancy for Carla Lewis-Irizarry’s advocate position. She will be terming off the council at the end of the year. This will create the need for one vacancy for an advocate, 3-year term (2019-2021). To keep our required balance of more than 51% people with disabilities, we must fill the position with a peer. To main our diversities, it is recommended that we seek an individual from the greater NY City area with a diverse race/ethnicity background. It could be further enhanced if the person is also from the LGBTQ community.

We had eight new members in 2018. So, it is logical to have just one vacancy after such a large group. There is always the potential of an unforeseen vacancy. Brad pointed out that we also need to address four re-appointments in 2019 for Robert Meek, Roger Benn, Denise DiNoto and Ann Scherff. Lindsay inquired about the reappointments. Brad agreed with her recommendation. We should confirm that the current members are still interested in serving a second 3-year term. He will follow up with emails to these members. Lindsay then wondered if there were any other council members who were having difficulties with attendance. Do we need to reach out to them? Brad said no to current members. Last year, we worked with Keith, who left the council to resume higher education and Carla, who is pursuing her doctorate. This is Carla’s last year. She will be joining us at the June meeting. John asked about the process for addressing unforeseen vacancies. Brad explained the process.

In terms of the recruitment action plan, the group reviewed the draft solicitation notice. The notice is for one new member. John noted that the title should plural – changing who we seek to candidates. We want to recruit many, but then select one. For time frame, Brad will work with Jonathan in the office to have the notice posted and then distributed by May 29th. The deadline for applicants will then be June 27th. This will give more than enough time for candidates to apply. The office will be able to turn materials around for the next recruitment committee meeting in mid-July (in between the fourth of July and end of month ADA celebrations). Brad will send out a meeting Doodle for mid-July to members to identify our next meeting date to review candidates.

Brad reviewed the updated NYSILC application form. It included voluntary identifications for disability and gender. He noted that the needs assessment committee went with a generalized gender of male, female, and other gender identification (please specify). The group agreed with the change. Brad mentioned the NYSILC background and council member expectation attachment. It provides information to potential candidates. Everyone was good with it. These items will be linked to the recruitment solicitation.

Meeting adjourned.

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9. Committee & Subcommittee ReportsL. Monitoring & Evaluation minutes

Monitoring and EvaluationApril 16, 201810:00 am

Present: Brad Williams, Ann Scherff, Chad Eldred

Brad noted that this meeting was more of a typical monitoring meeting for the committee, to review the quarterly reports and given comments and observations.

Ann noted that there was a typo at the top of the NYSILC contract document. It should be edited to say 2017, not 2018.

The SSAN includes their annual report. This is because it was not included until after our early November meeting. This is the first council meeting we have had the opportunity to review it, along with the next quarter report. We also have the last few capacity building reports, which were too late to include in the November council meeting packet. So, they have been included for consideration – even though these projects have long been completed.

Any questions or comments about the NYSILC quarterly report? The first quarter is usually less active in certain areas. Brad noted that the Emergency Preparedness Committee is without a Chair because Sue Ruff termed off. As a result, this very active committee is now dormant. Ann recommended that committees should have a succession plan. All committees should have a vice chair so that they learn and are ready to cover for the chair until the next chair is named, or they become the chair. There are many scenarios. This will be mentioned at the next council meeting. There is an agenda item where we will be discussing NYSILC committees.

Brad also mentioned that there has been good activity with the Pat Figueroa Scholarships. Doing very well with the Hall of Fame event. So, the additional revenue objective, doing well. The cooperative effort for the database project is moving further along. It is looking like it is not going to be a two-year budget amendment. More likely going to be a one-year budget amendment.

Ann brought up OPWDD and possibly talking to them about school transition like we did with SED. Brad thought it was an interesting idea, but possibly not this year. This is due to it being a state plan year. But maybe this issue is something to note and address in 2019.

The SSAN annual report was comprehensive. It covered the previous fiscal year, October 2016 through September 2017. There were no comment or questions? Ann wondered about their projected activities for the next year. Brad noted that contracts are set up based on the goals and objectives, typically for a 3-year timeframe, matching up with the state plan. They will be accountable for the outcomes/activities listed in the state plan and ACCES-VR can add other deliverables. In the contract, ACCES-VR requires a budget and goals and objectives that are attached to the contract for each year that account for the funds and the deliverables. Each contract then must report on their

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progress in their quarterly narrative, which we review. Please note that there are a couple of objectives that are just isolated to just a given year (statewide conference, consumer satisfaction survey).

For the SSAN quarterly report (October-December 2017), Brad referenced how the report contained the information connected to the information related to their contract and deliverables. He also mentioned that based on a training held, NYAIL is moving forward with the SPIL-identified, issue-oriented community education campaign. The campaign is focused on protecting access to Medicaid-funded home and community based services. ADG is working with NYAIL to pull together an action plan related to the issue. This will be mentioned at the council meeting during the M&E report. There will no other comments of questions about the report.

For the three remaining capacity building reports (final quarter July-September 2017 at Corning, Rockland, and Utica centers). Ann asked if the projects had community based work experiences for the employment projects. Brad felt that AIM in Corning had a peer group for youth with over 100 CSRs working with local businesses and BRiDGES had 140 CSRs focused on a couple of school districts and businesses. It would be good to examine the differences (and similarities) in their approaches. Chad like the approach of incubating different models. The monthly distribution and posting of the “how to” manuals will continue through 2018. Ann asked about Our Ability. They train employers. John Robinson can possibly come and present at a council meeting. No further comments.

Meeting adjourned.

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