Prairie State Wire

Illinois Department of Human Services State Rehabilitation Council met March 13,.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

State Rehabilitation Council

9Call to order and Introductions - Kelsey Thompson

Approval of Agenda and Minutes

Approval of the November 15, 2023, meeting minutes

DRS Staff and Liaison Reports

• Director - Rahnee Patrick

• Chief of Staff - Andy Losasso

• Bureau of Customer & Community Services (BCCS) - Erik Hansen and Kristin Wagner

• Bureau of Support Services (BSS) - Rebecca Hawkings

• Bureau of Engagement & Support Services (BESS) - Louis Hamer and Calvette Brown

• Bureau of Planning & Strategic Management (BPMS) - Sybil Nash

• Bureau of Customer and Community Support for the Blind (BCCBS) - Kim Borowicz

• Blind Services Planning Council (BSPC) - Sharon Howerton

• Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) - Grace Tsao

• Client Assistance Program (CAP) - Sujatha Branch

Policy Updates - Robyn Lewis

Questions for DRS - Staff and Liaisons

DRS Data Report - Wolfgang Arterberry

Lunch Break

IATP Facility Tour and Smart Home Tour

SRC Committee Updates

• Operations – by-laws discussion - David Friedman

• Member Engagement – vacancy discussion  - Erin Compton

• Policy and Legislative - Alici McNeal

Needs Assessment – State Plan Update - Kelsey Thompson

Public Comment - Kelsey Thompson

Adjournment - Kelsey Thompson

https://icsps.illinoisstate.edu/images/IDHS/SRC%20March%20Meeting%20Items/SRC%20Agenda_March%20Springfield.pdf