March 8, 2022

State Rehabilitation Council of the Division of Rehabilitation Services

Illinois Department of Human Services

Quarterly Meeting Agenda

March 8, 2022 - Zoom Meeting 9 am to 4 pm

9:00 am - 9:15 am

  • Welcome and Introductions (Henson)
  • Approval of Agenda for March 8, 2022
  • Approval of Minutes November 9, 2021

9:15 am-10:00 am

  • DRS Staff and Liaison Reports Review/Questions
  • Appeals, Blind Services, CAP, Hard of Hearing Services, Field Services, Workforce
  • Statewide Independent Living Council - SILC (Richardson)
  • Blind Services Planning Council - BSPC (Hawkins)
  • Council Appointment Update (Knauf)
  • Data Report (Arterberry)
  • Satisfaction Survey/Needs Assessment Update (Arterberry)

10:00 am-10:30 am

  • Rahnee Patrick - Director
  • Agency Activity Update
  • Agency accomplishments
  • Updates: Fast Track, Post Covid, Marketing outreach, Career Pathways, Work Based Learning, Transportation, Customized employment, high performing offices, others

10:30 am-10:45 am Break

10:45 am-12:30

* DRS 101 - John Marchioro/Jim Knauf

12:30 - 1:30 - Lunch

1:30 - 3:00

* By-Law Changes

3:00 - 3:45

* Nominating Committee Discussion

3:45 - 4:00

  • Wrap Up/Next Steps
  • New Business
  • Public Comment
  • Adjourn