OOTF Meeting Agenda

When: Wednesday, August 3, 2022, from 1:00 to 3 P.M.

Where:  Zoom Call. To participate in meetings, please send an email request to OOTF Chair Katie Shelley at kshell621@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

1:00 – Introductions

1:05 – Orientation Power Point Reminder (Renee W.)

1:10 – Approval of Meeting Minutes (June) (Renee W.)

1:15 – Ohio Direct Care Working Group – We did it! (Renee W. & Jennifer K.)

  • Jennifer K. voted representative by Steering Committee

1:20 – Steering Committee Updates (Renee W. & Steering Committee)

  • E-mail reminder; code of ethics
  • Patrick O. left; new Chair of the Direct Care Work Group, Jennifer K.
  • Taking nominations Chair and Secretary (nominees must be a member for a year)

1:30 – Direct Care Crisis Work Group (Jennifer K.)

  • Legislative Meetings
  • Updates surrounding Direct Care advocacy

1:40 – Finance Committee (Gina W.)

1:45 – Legislative Committee (Brittanie M.)

  • Two of members spoke at the statewide Direct Care Working Group meetings
  • Continue to support Direct Care Work Group with legislative meetings

1:50 – PR Committee (Alexia K. and Rebecca G.)

  • Social Media Update – We’re on LinkedIn!              

1:55 – Any Housing Updates?

2:00 – Transportation Updates?

2:15 – Open discussion: What else should we be focusing on?

  • Education campaign? Listening sessions with legislators?
  • General healthcare for PwD was brought up at last meeting; how can we focus our efforts surrounding this topic?

2:30 – Any Updates?

  • September Meeting – Ability Center Disability Needs Survey Presentation

2:45 – Adjournment

  • Next Meeting is Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 at 1pm