Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council

AGENDA

January 8-9, 2004

Thursday, January 8:

Goals and Objectives Setting

9:00     Welcome and introductions

9:20     Trends analysis

Question: What have been the trends in independent living over time? (“Dying,” “Established,” “Emerging,” “Cutting edge”)

9:40     Situation assessment

§ What did the needs survey tell us about what needs our attention?

§ How have the goals of the last state plan been accomplished – or not?

§ Given the trends discussed before, and the situation described here, conclusions can we draw?

10:15   Break

10:30   Goals/Vision

What is your vision for independent living in Minnesota that you would like to see in place at the end of 2006 as a result of the new state plan?

11:30   Lunch

12:30   Reality check

What factors are working in favor of or working against this vision becoming reality?

1:00     Strategy development – small groups

What strategic approaches can the Independent Living Council take to overcome the barriers and build on the advantages identified, in order to achieve the vision?

2:00     Break

2:15     Putting it all together – full group

What broad strategies emerge as we put the small group’s work together?

Which strategies should get this group’s top priority attention?

What are the next steps required to make that happen?

Friday, January 9:

Reminder:  A full breakfast will be provided in the meeting room at approximately 8:30 a.m.  The SILC cannot provide reimbursements to those electing to have breakfast in the hotel dining room.

Business Meeting.

9:00 a.m.-9:05 a.m.  Welcome and introductions, Lois Johnson.

9:05 a.m.-9:10 a.m.  Approval of December minutes and January 9 agenda, Lois Johnson.

9:10 a.m.-9:15 a.m.  State Rehabilitation Council report, Lois Johnson.

9:15 a.m.-9:20 a.m.  State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind report, RoseAnn Faber.

9:20 a.m.-9:25 a.m.  Governor's Developmental Disabilities Council report, Ann Zick.

9:25 a.m.-9:30 a.m.  MACIL report, David Hancox.

9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m.  Ticket to Work training, Linda Lingen and Marilyn McGuire.

10:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m.  Break.

10:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.  Final review of FFY 2003 704, approval for chair's signature, Lois Johnson, William Bauer.

10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  Committee report on initial goals and objectives for the FFY 2005-2007 SPIL.