AGENDA:
April 20, 2016
10 a.m.
Meeting Site:
Health and Human Services Commission
Brown-Heatly Building
Public Hearing Room
4900 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78751
- Welcome and introductions
- Review and approval of meeting minutes for Jan. 20, 2016, (vote required).*
- Staff presentations
- Briefing on Texas Home Visiting Program.
- Update on Navigate Life Texas website.
- Update on Legislative Report work plan.
- Work group presentations of proposed recommendations.
- Sheltered workshops, day habilitation centers, and living situations.
- Nursing facility diversion and access to skilled nursing and waiver services.
- Services for children and young adults with disabilities in foster care, and school programs and resources for children with behavioral health challenges and disabilities.
- Autism state plan amendment.
- Council deliberation of work group presentations and proposed recommendations (vote may be taken).*
- Action items for staff or member follow-up.
- Public comment
- Adjourn
*Public comment will be taken on this agenda item.
Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Jimmy Blanton, Director, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-380-4372, jimmy.blanton@hhsc.state.tx.us.
This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required and there is no cost to attend this meeting.
People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Blanton at 512-380-4372 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.