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Blue Ribbon for People with Disabilities Advisory Committee Meeting 022421
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Hi,
thank
you
from
the
agenda.
I
sent
this
for
the
postponed
meeting.
I
did
add
a
few
more
bullets
to
the
agenda,
so
I'll
go
ahead
and
email
that,
towards
the
end
of
the
day,
to
everyone
just
so
that
they
have
all
the
information
of
the
newly
added
bullets
I
added
to
the
agenda
starting
today.
I'll
start
with
a
meeting
was
conducted
in
regards
to
an
ada
playground
and
funding
opportunities
with
the
parks
and
recreation
division
that
included
the
grant
administrator
for
the
city.
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Division
made
on
their
side
to
the
recreation
division,
so
that
materials
and
equipment
can
be
donated
to
that
division
for
the
focus
of
inclusion
into
the
recreation,
centers
or
the
parks.
So
there
was
further
discussion,
of
course,
we're
still
in
the
planning
phases
of
this
again.
This
is
an
ongoing
project
that
is
requiring
time
and
planning
to
help
develop
areas
and
assist
the
division
such
as
parks
to
make
these
projects
a
reality.
I
will
continue
to
keep
everyone
posted
on
the
progress
of
this
initiative
that
we're
taking
sip
stream.
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So
that,
once
we
had
the
warming
center,
we
could
apply
our
practices
there.
Our
staff
upon
upon
completing
that
it
you
know,
help
educate
us
on
specific
instructions
and
and
needs
the
disability
community
would
would
need
during
these
type
of
disasters
or
emergency
preparedness
events.
So
it
was.
It
was
a
real
great
learning,
experience
on
that
information
that
we
got
from
fema
and
then
being
able
to
take
the
exam
and
get
a
certification
through
there.
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The
program
established
a
collaboration
with
university
of
texas
austin
disability
center
to
participate
in
a
webinar
for
the
one
page
profile
presentation.
Ms
shelby
davenport,
speaker
of
the
webpage
profile,
will
present
and
discuss
the
tool
to
doctors,
hospital
and
lmc,
we'll
be
working
on
a
collaboration
for
an
educational
webinar.
Of
course,
people
come
in
and
learn
firsthand
from
shelby
and
also
mr
jeff
cakes
from
ut.
F
We're
going
to
try
to
also
get
in
nursing
homes,
because
we
know
that
this
tool
can
be
universal
so
that
once
a
family
member
does
have
an
individual
with
a
disability
that
enters
a
nursing
home
or
a
hospital.
The
services
can
improve
so
that
we
better
understand
our
family
members
with
that
disability.
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F
F
Stay
more
comfortable,
it
was,
it
was
really
when
we
showed
up
to
the
warming
center.
We
had
about
16
kids.
That
day,
when
I
went
so,
we
created
these
kids.
They
were
offered.
It
was
a
really
good
initiative
and
the
kids
really
liked
it.
I
like
that
they
were
distracted.
You
know
that
was
the
the
goal
and
to
help
keep
them
calm
during
their
stay
at
the
warming
center,
because
we
know
that
you
know
even
an
environmental
change
can
sometimes
trigger
sensory
overloads
or.
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Kits
available
to
the
families,
the
staff
connected
with
driscoll's
children's
hospital
in
corpus,
christi
and
santa
rosa's
children's
hospital.
The
children's
hospital
of
san
antonio
and
corpus
are
we're
looking
to
link
services
for
children
and
young
adults
with
special
healthcare
needs
in
laredo
texas.
We're
currently.
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Individuals
who
have
complications
standing
during
a
fitness
routine.
This
includes
children
to
senior
citizens,
people
with
balance
issues,
injuries,
disabilities
or
suffering
from
obesity.
It's
designed
to
keep
individuals
mobile
to
ensure
they
remain
progressive
in
daily
function
or
recovery.
This
program
is
designed
to
deliver
a
fun
interactive
workout
that
uplifts
people
while
providing
a
fun
exercise
program.
We
are
currently
working
on
the
marketing
material
and
looking
to
start
the.
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F
F
You
can
get
everyone's
services
and
transitional
services
if
needed,
so
that
we
can
help
assist
these
families.
Educational
material
videos
for
the
month
of
february
that
were
provided
were
educational
flyers
on
american
heart
day
a
world
cancer
day.
We
also
made
efforts
to
create
a
congenital
heart
defects,
week,
video
and
then
we
also
created
national
children's
dental
health
month
videos
and
our
national
heart
valve
disease
awareness.
F
F
Accessible
features
for
the
disability
community
we
had
got
approved
for
that.
I
requested
award
scholarships
to
award
to
high
schools
one
student
per
high
school
to
be
given
a
scholarship
to
this,
to
help
him
motivate
the
students
and
assist
with
individual
educational
plan
materials.
I
would
approve
for
that
and
additional.
F
To
help
the
clients
with
daily
living
and
to
purchase
materials
for
art,
therapy,
music
therapy,
nutrition,
aids
and
therapeutic
gardening
to
benefit
the
client's
health
and
well-being,
and
we
got
approved
for
that
as
well.
That's
it
for
my
report,
I'm
not
sure
if
anyone
has
questions,
I
know
it's
a
lot,
but
if
there's
any
questions
like
I
said,
I
will
be
keeping
everyone
posted
on
projects,
even
ones
that
we're
proposing.
Of
course,
some
are
still
pending
proposals
and
approvals.
A
F
Safely,
I
have
a
lot
of
energy,
but
what
really
really
motivates
me
is,
of
course,
both
my
children
do
have
disabilities,
so
I'm
not
only
a
health
educator
but
advocate
and
the
other
part
about
it
is
you
know
when
we
go
through
these
crises,
even
even
with
the
pandemic.
It's
just
so
much
motivation
to
want
to
help.
A
F
The
video
it
was
a
video
that
was
done.
It
was
through
slides
and
informational.
It
was
an
informational
powerpoint
that
was
made.
We
provided
it
on
youtube
and
social
media,
so
it
stays
on
youtube.
We
can
continue
sharing
it.
I
know
I
have
had
parents.
Ask
me,
for
you,
know:
flyer
based
information,
educational
materials,
so
I'll
go
ahead
and
make
that
and
send
that
individually
to
or
through
text
or
through
email.
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D
All
the
information
that
has
been
set
out
by
by
her
program
has
been,
like
you
said,
relatable
very
much
in
time.
I
was
able
to
witness
her.
You
know
answer
the
call
the
warming
center
opened
up
and
she
picked
up
her
stuff
in
her
car
and
went
over
to
the
warming
center
to
assist,
knowing
that
there
was
going
to
be
children
that
required
additional
resources
during
this
this
crisis,
so
we're.
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D
I'm
very
proud
to
say
she
started
with
our
office
and
and
from
very
early
on,
I
was
able
to
identify
that
she
was
going
to
be
one
of
those
individuals
that
was
going
to
have
a
lot
to
offer
because
she
she's
she
sees
the
big
picture,
she's
very
resourceful
hearing
the
connections.
I
know
it
might
be
tedious
to
have
to
sound
off
write
what
you
do
in
a
month,
but
to
hear
all
of
that
coming
together
to
hear
her
partner
with
austin
partner
with
the
valley.
D
A
B
A
A
D
Anyway,
I
did
just
want
to
introduce
briefly
based
on
your
report.
Early
on
you
mentioned
christine
your
meeting
with
parks
on
you
know:
inclusivity
in
parks,
accessibility,
the
creation
of,
perhaps
a
non-profit.
Please
tie
in
this
committee
to
those
talks,
if
possible,
we'll
reach
out
to
members
so
that
they
can
have
us
a
seat
at
that
table
in
that
discussion.
D
They
they
do
represent.
You
know
they.
They
are
appointed
by
our
mayor
to
provide
insight
as
as
experts.
So
I
think
it
would
be
very
beneficial
for
our
community
to
tie
in
this
committee
to
those
efforts,
so
just
keep
us
posted
on
that.
So
we
can
involve
the
members
of
the
committee
a
little
bit
more.
A
B
Hey
just
real
quick
before
I
start
christine.
Thank
you
for
for
all
your
efforts,
and
you
know
I
want
to
piggyback
on
what
erica
said
is
absolutely
you
know.
Ty
is
in
if
there's
anything
that
we
can
support
and
help
we've
got
a
lot
of
money.
I
mean,
I
think,
we're
the
only
folks
on
here.
They're
gonna
tell
you.
We've
got
a
lot
of
money
to
help
people
with
disabilities,
so
we
want
to
use
that
money
in
our
community
in
these
surrounding
areas.
B
So
wherever
we
can
tap
in
or
you
think
it's
a
good
fit,
you
know
call
us
and
let
us
know
so
that
we
can
chime
in
and
get
some
referrals
from
there
so
that
we
can
use
up
this
money
for
the
folks
so
desperately
needed
in
our
community.
But
you'll
learn
a
little
more.
You
know
once
I'm
done
with
this
presentation,
I'm
gonna
try
and
make
it
short
and
sweet
and
then,
of
course,
martha
will
come
in
and
close
up
with
the.
D
Before
you,
you
start,
I
might
need
to
drop
off
briefly
closer
to
noon
due
to
I
need
to
attend
to
another
matter.
I'll
still
be
logged
on,
but
I'll
I'll
be
with
like
divided
attention,
but
christine
and
andrea
are
here
from
from
my
staff
and
feel
free
to
reach
out,
but
I'll
be
connected,
but
kind
of
a
way.
B
Okay,
so
let
me
just
give
you
a
little
bit
of
background
back
in
2016,
we
transitioned
right
the
commission,
twc
transitioned
dars
to
texas
workforce
solutions,
vocational
rehabilitation
services
so
that
we're
all
under
the
same
umbrella
and
people
tend
to
confuse
us,
because
our
names
are
so
similar
to
workforce
solutions
for
south
texas,
so
they've
got
different
grants.
Different
budgets,
janette
is
our
leader
in
our
area
in
region.
Six
we
have
co-located
because
that's
another
requirement
that
the
state
had
is
that
we
co-locate
with
the
workforce
center
but
we're
two
different
entities.
B
B
Our
mission
is
to
promote
and
support
a
workforce
system
that
creates
value
and
offers
employers,
individuals
and
communities
the
opportunity
to
achieve
and
sustain
economic
prosperity
overview
for
twc
vrs
were
selling
we
celebrated
100
years
last
year,
right
from
1920
to
2020.
That's
amazing:
we've
been
here
100
years
and
a
lot
of
folks
still
don't
know.
You
know
who
we
are.
So
I
thankful
for
the
opportunity
to
share
here
with
the
team.
The
texas
workforce,
commission,
twc
celebrated
100th
anniversary
for
of
the
vocational
rehabilitation.
B
During
the
past
century,
texas
have
played
a
major
role
in
advocating
for
individuals
with
disabilities
and
shaping
the
landscape
of
vr
location.
Rehabilitation
serves
businesses
and
employers
seeking
to
recruit,
hire
and
accommodate
employees
with
disabilities,
including
helping
them
to
comply
with
federal,
hiring
and
accommodation
requirements.
B
Which
reminds
me
we
are
planning
a
job
fair
for
may
may
13th,
if
I'm
not
mistaken
and
that'll
include
it'll,
be
for
our
customers
or
individuals
with
disabilities.
But
I
understand
it
will
also
be
open
to
the
public.
So
more
information
come
on
that,
while
much
has
changed
over
the
past
100
years.
The
basic
purpose
of
the
vr
program
has
remained
the
same:
empower
individuals
with
disabilities
to
achieve
high
quality
employment
outcomes
and
retention.
B
Okay,
so
I
just
wanted
to
throw
that
in
so
our
region,
our
south
texas,
middle
rio
grande
unit
66,
is
unique
and
it's
unique
that
we
cover
two
workforce
board
areas.
So
of
course,
one
being
laredo,
jim
hogg
and
zapata,
and
the
other
one
is
for
our
outline
areas.
The
rio
eagle
pass
and
miss
jeanette
oversees
the
the
whole
unit,
which
is,
of
course,
us
and
the
outline
area.
B
Eligibility
process,
twc
vrs
goal
outcomes,
we're
looking
for
employment
retention
and
employment,
and
I
want
to
make
that
very
clear,
because
we
know
that
they're
individuals
out
there
who
are
on
the
system
and
we
respect
that,
but
they
want
to
stay
on
the
system
they're,
not
looking
to
obtain
employment
or
they're,
not
interested
in
moving
forward
we're
going
to
love
on
them,
we're
going
to
pray
for
them.
But
those
are
not
the
people
that
we're
looking
for
we're.
Looking
for
those
people
who
are
hungry
and
wanting
to
go
to
work
right.
B
So
those
are
the
outcomes
that
we're
looking
for
employment
retention
and
employment,
so
customer
must
be
legal.
U.S,
resident
or
u.s.
Citizen
must
be
a
texas
resident
motivated
to
work
or
interested
in
employment
must
have
a
documented
disability
or
experiencing
struggles
example
not
able
to
concentrate
at
work
or
at
school,
not
performing
well
academically
unable
to
communicate
with
others,
depression
anxiety.
B
We've
got
a
lot
of
that
going
on
and
speaking
with
counselors
at
the
different
schools
that
the
youth,
of
course,
through
this
pandemic,
they're
they're,
home
and
they're,
used
to
going
to
their
stomping
ground,
which
is
their
school
and
because
they're
not
doing
that
they're
expressing
and
experiencing
some
type
of
depression
and
anxiety.
We
can
help
those
folks,
you
know
we
want
to
talk
to
them
to
the
youth.
B
We
know
that
those
post
barriers
to
employment
or
retention
or
employment
retention
and,
of
course,
school
customers-
must
need
substantial
vr
services
to
attain
employment
and
or
retain
employment.
We're
not
income
based,
but
we
do
take
income
into
consideration.
A
lot
of
folks,
don't
know
that
they're
like
oh,
no,
you
know
I'm
way
over.
You
know
come
talk
to
us
and
let
us
help
you
make
that
informed
decision.
Whether
you
know
you
qualify
or
not
expectation
after
services
rendered
is
for
the
customer
to
enter
employment
or
retain
employment.
B
I
can't
stress
that
enough,
because
that's
the
outcome
that
we're
looking
for,
we
all
know
we're
about
money
numbers
right
and
with
that
number
comes
an
individual
and
we
always
say
you
know,
serve
the
serve
the
people
and
continue
to
serve
and
the
numbers
will
come.
But
we've
got
to
get
the
right
folks
in
order
to
produce
those
numbers,
so
ssi
recipients
or
ssdi
recipients
are
presumed
eligible,
informed
choice.
This
is
very
important
that
we
know
that
customers
select
the
service
provider,
they
are
interested
in
utilizing
and
their
services.
B
Customer
and
vocational
rehabilitation
counselor
agree
on
suitable
employment
goal,
so
it's
informed
choice
with
the
customer
available
services,
vocational
evaluations
as
needed,
counseling
and
guidance,
training
and
education
assistance,
assistive
technology,
medical
services,
hearing
and
restoration
services,
independent
living
services,
hearing
restoration
services
and
blind
or
visually
impaired
services.
Those
are
just
some
accident
retraining.
I
like
to
share
this
success
story
because,
back
in
the
day
when
we
were
able
to
congregate
and
do
our
thing,
vocational
rehabilitation
has
the
radial
disability
alliance
right.
B
B
So
you
can
imagine,
he
had
wife,
children,
mortgage
bills
piling
up
and
he
was
devastated.
So
someone
referred
him
to
us
and
he
became
a
phlebotomist.
So
we
did
baby
steps
right
and
he
expressed
how
he
never
thought
in
his
whole
life
that
he
could
do
that
and
then
from
there
he
was
doing
the
nursing
school
and
we're
taking
care
of
those
funds
as
long
as
he's
compliant.
B
So
we're
about
any
impediment
to
employment
that
there's
a
disability.
That's
where
we
come
in
and
that's
a
lot
of
the
stuff
that
people
do
not
know,
people
believe
you've
got
to
be
on
a
wheelchair.
You
know
a
lot
of
disabilities
today
are
non-visual
right,
as
we
all
know.
So.
I
like
sharing
that
story,
because
it's
it's
real
and
he
was
up
there.
He
was
crying.
I
mean
he
was
very
emotional,
but
it's
it's
such
a
benefit
and
so
heartwarming
to
be
part
of
an
organization
that
truly
helps
individuals.
B
You
know
get
back
on
track
if
you
will
so,
let's
talk
about
the
kiddos
ages,
14
to
22
right
many
students
with
disabilities
are
leaving
secondary
school
without
competitive,
integrated
employment
or
being
enrolled
in
post-secondary
education,
and
there
is
a
need
to
support
students
as
a
transition
from
school
to
post-secondary
life.
We
all
emphasize
this
transition
and
use
services
throughout.
So
we
always
the
workforce.
Innovation
opportunity
act
right
and
those
are
the
ages
that
we
serve
and
we're
needing
youth
we're
needing
a
lot
of
use.
A
lot
of
money
to
help.
B
You
know
if
they've
got
some
type
of
disability
have
them
come
see
us
see
how
we
can
help
them
move
forward.
Pre-Ets
ages,
14
to
22
and
transition
is
22
to
24..
So
we
go
all
the
way
up
to
24
for
the
youth
group.
Granted
there's
no
age
limit,
our
services
start
from
14
and
up
so
get
help
preparing
for
post-secondary
education
and
employment
opportunities
through
the
following
and
individualized
services.
B
Services
are
based
on
eligibility
and
your
individual
needs
and
are
provided
in
collaboration
with
the
family,
high
school
community
college
or
educational
service
center
training
provider.
So
we're
in
collaboration
in
the
community
with
several
training
providers,
and
one
that
I
like
to
highlight,
of
course,
is
laredo
college
they've
got
a
lot
of
short
term
fast
track
trainings.
B
Maybe
they
don't
want
to
do
a
two
year,
four
year
etc,
and
a
lot
of
these
short
term
fast
fast-track
trainings
are.
There
are
studies,
and
it's
evident
that
folks
can
make
a
very
good
living
with
one
of
those
certifications
and
they've
got
pharmacy
tech,
dental
assistant
welding,
you
name
it.
I
even
think
they've
got
a
certification.
B
It's
like
a
three
day
where
they
can
go
and
start
as
a
substitute
teacher,
and
they
they
have
a
certificate
and
say
you
know,
that'll,
add
value
to
that
resume
so
anyway,
so
those
are
some
of
the
training
so
for
pre-ets
services,
14
to
22
years
of
age,
students
do
not
have
to
be
u.s,
citizen
or
legal
resident.
This
is
the
only
exception
right.
This
age
group
students
do
not
have
to
be
us
resident
or
u.s,
citizen
or
legal
resident.
B
That's
the
only
exception
for
not
being
a
u.s
citizen
or
legal
resident
seal
summer
earn
and
learn
program.
We
have
good
news,
so
we
are
doing
the
summer
earn
and
learn
program
this
year
and
erica.
I
know
that
I
know
that
I
know
that
you're
going
to
help
us
with
that
which
you
know
the
health
department
has
been
very
gracious
to
assist
in
being
an
employer
job
site.
So
what
is
what
is
the
seal
program?
We
carry
the
insurance
writer,
we
carry
the
payroll
we
take
care
of.
B
All
of
that
and
all
we
ask
is
for
those
employers
to
be
a
job
site,
so
the
individuals
can
learn
right.
Get
some
on
the
job
training
work
experience.
We
also
have
a
12
week
work
experience
which
works
in
the
same
way.
It's
we
carry
the
insurance
writer.
We
do
the
payroll,
and
all
we
ask
is
that
employer
open
their
doors
so
that
these
individuals
could
train
right
on
the
job.
B
Will
you
be
able
to
afford
the
lifestyle
you
want?
Oh,
this
is
the
career
exploration.
I
like
sharing
this.
It's
a
texas
reality
check
and
christine.
I
think
this
would
be
good
for
the
youth
that
you
work
with.
You
know
they
get
their
hormones
going
and
they're
getting
ready
to
get
out
of
school
and
they
think
they
got
it
all
down.
Pat
this
will
give
them
a
real
real
picture
of.
B
Are
you
really
ready
to
move
out
or
on
your
own?
Do
you
want
to
rent?
Do
you
want
to
buy?
Are
you
going
to
drive
a
used
car,
a
new
car?
It's
a
really
good
tool,
so
you'll
be
able
to
afford
the
lifestyle.
You
want
it's
difficult
to
predict
the
future,
but
it's
never
too
early
to
start
planning
for
it.
B
The
texas
reality
check
will
show
how
much
your
living
expenses
will
cost
and
the
amount
of
money
you
will
need
to
earn
to
pay
for
them,
counseling
and
post-secondary
options,
fast-track
training,
certifications,
employment
and
internships.
So
those
are
some
of
the
services
that
we've
got
for
the
youth,
vocational
rehabilitation
for
adults,
workforce
solutions,
vocational
rehabilitation
services
provide
services
for
people
with
disabilities
to
help
them
prepare
for
obtain,
retain
or
advance
in
employment.
B
G
No,
I
don't
have
a
powerpoint,
I
can
go
over
the
the
oib
and
then
from
there.
Take
it.
Okay.
Thank
you.
So
much
yes
sounds
good.
So
for
the
older
individuals
who
are
blind,
this
is
separate
from
from
vocational
rehabilitation
services.
So
there
is
a
population
that
we
can
serve.
It
is
still
under
texas
workforce
and
we,
but
we
do
serve
individuals
that
are
over
the
age
of
55
and
over
and
basically
this
program
or
what
we
call
the
oib.
For
short,
it
does
promote
independent
living
through
the
customer
control.
G
Their
peer
supports
help
help
determination,
advocacy
again,
because
we
know
that
in
itself
living
with
the
visual
impairment,
maybe
that
individual
is
no
longer
interested
in
in
employment.
They
they
retire.
They
just
want
to
enjoy
life,
but
they
know
that
they
need
some
support.
Speak.
You
know,
based
on,
if
they're
completely
blind,
so
the
oib
program,
we
do
have
an
oib
caseworker
that
we
have
these
customers.
We
refer
to
her
and
she
provides
information
and
referral.
G
There
are
some
low
vision,
aids
that
could
be
provided
there
are
some
trainings,
such
as
with
the
with
the
white
cane,
the
trainees
with
diabetes
management,
so
ultimately
the
skills
that
these
individuals
can
continue
to
to
live
an
independent
life
and
again
even
such
a
neat
things
as
what
is
the
little.
I
don't
have
it
the
the
little
google
or
the
alexa,
oh
yeah,
so
she
might
go
ahead
and
let
the
customer
know
you
know
you're
interested
in
still
listening
music.
G
You
know
you're
or
you
want
to
know
what
the
weather
is
like
for
today.
She
lets
the
family
members
know
or
the
individual.
You
know
you
can
purchase
this
or
there
might
be.
You
know
some
assistance
out
there.
You
know
where
we
could
possibly
purchase
this
for
you
and
just
something
so
small
you
know
can
create
such
a
such
a
big
change
in
their
lives
and
again
they're
like
I
didn't
know
that
I
could
possibly
you
know,
enjoy
my
music
again
just
because
it
is
so
difficult
to
now.
G
You
know
for
me
to
access,
you
know
my
music
or
my
mind
to
my
my
stereo
or
whatever
you
know.
So
this
oib
program
is
really
neat,
but
again
it
does
only
serve
those
individuals,
age
55
and
over
again
it
is
for
those
who
have
a
significant
visual
impairment,
their
ability
to
function,
it's
for
them
to
function
within
the
home.
The
family,
community
and
the
delivery
of
these
services
will
improve
their
ability
to
function,
continue
functioning
and
move
toward
functioning
independently
within
their
community.
G
G
So
this
is
the
oib
program
now
moving
forward
or
again
back
to
vocational
rehabilitation
services.
When
we
conjoined
back
in
2016,
we
did
have
that
name
change
and
it
did
confuse
a
lot
of
people
because,
ultimately,
we
were
known
for
blind
and
visually
impaired.
We
did
have
kind
of
our
separate
branch
so
for
the
blind
and
visually
impaired,
we
were
known
as
dars
or
department
of
assisted
rehabilitative
services,
dbs
or
division
for
blind
services.
So
that's
how
previously
we
used
to
that
was
our
name
branding.
G
G
G
Now
we
did
add
having
a
significant
visual
impairment
as
well,
as
you
know,
ultimately,
low
vision
or
oh
excuse
me
as
low
vision
or,
of
course,
you
know
being
legally
blind.
So
what
is
being
legally
blind
legally
blind
is
ultimately
one
might
think
it's
being
completely
blind.
It's
not.
It
is
ultimately
having
vision
that
is
at
20
over
200
or
worse
or
your
your
visual
fields,
which
is
your
peripheral
vision.
It
is
at
20
degrees
or
less
so
you
you
do
have
you
know
a
very
limited,
peripheral
vision.
G
Low
vision
is
having
vision
of
20
over
70
or
less
in
the
better
eye
or
visual
fields
of
30
degrees
or
less
or
a
combination.
It
can
also
be
a
combination
of
both
and
then
ultimately
a
significant
visual
impairment.
It
can
be
a
disease
or
eye
condition
that
does
not
meet
the
definition
of
blindness
or
low
vision,
but
that
impairment
does
create
an
impediment
to
employment
and
it
cannot
be
corrected
with
glasses
or
contact
lenses.
So
you
know
an
example
that
we,
you
can
get
an
idea
with
our
previous
eligibility
requirements.
G
Somebody
would
come
in
and
somebody
with
glaucoma,
so
we
ultimately
know
that
glaucoma
is
progressive
and
it's
affecting
your
peripheral
vision
and
we
know
that
being
progressive,
that
individual
might
ultimately
lose
their
vision,
so
they
would
come
in
to
me
with
within.
We
would
have
an
eye
report
and
their
vision
was
in
at
20
over
70..
It
was
at
20
over
50
20
over
40.
and
the
customer
would
share.
G
Well
now,
with
this
new
definition,
since
we
do
know
that
it's
a
disease
or
eye
condition
that,
of
course
it
does
not
meet
the
criteria,
but
it
does
create
a
significant
impediment
to
employment,
and
we
know
that
glaucoma
cannot
be
corrected
with
glasses
or
contact
lenses.
So
then
that's
where
now
we
do
have
more
individuals
ultimately
coming
in
for
services
and
we're
able
you
know
we're
able
to
to
serve
them.
So
some
of
some
of
the
specialized
services
that
we
have
or
that
we
can
provide
ultimately,
is
such
things
as
assistive
technology.
G
We
do
have
the
diabetes
management
training,
a
big
population
that
we
have
is
individuals
that
are
their
secondary
conditions,
are
diabetes.
So
it
is
really
important
to
provide
that
education
when
we
know
that
the
customer
is
not
a
part
of.
Let's
say
you
know
the
with
the
city
of
laredo
health
department
or
maybe
through
gateway
they're,
not
receiving
services.
So
we
we
try
to
provide
the
education
that
way.
G
They
know
that
it's
really
important
to
manage
your
diabetes
to
to
be
controlled
in
order
to
avoid
any
any
other
ocular
complications
where,
ultimately,
maybe
the
treatment
that
they're
getting
might
not
work
just
because
they
are
so
uncontrolled
and
they
don't
really
know
how
to
take
care
of
themselves.
So
that
is
the
type
of
training
that
we
have
the
training
with
the
white
cane.
We
offer
that
we
know
like
within
the
school
districts.
G
G
F
G
And
I
want
to
say
every
program
and
it's
referrals,
but
we
still
continue
to
to
to
find
that
with
when
we
had
the
name
change,
people
still
wonder
whatever
happened
to
division
for
blind
services,
so
we're
like
we're
still
here
so
tomorrow
we
will
be
hosting
an
event
to
talk
to
our
community
partners,
our
providers,
our
vendors,
you
know,
which
is
of
of
course,
consists
of
ophthalmologists
optometrists
other
agencies
and
letting
them
know
we're
still
here.
This
is
our
referral
process.
B
B
So
so,
anyway,
on
this
he's
just
successful
partnership
christine,
I
know
you
rsvp
mr
glasa
as
well,
if
you've
not
received
an
invitation
and
are
interested
just
bounce
us
an
email,
and
we
can
get
that
to
you-
we're
creating
that
teams
invite
today.
So
we
could
forward
that
to
you,
it'll
be
just
on
blind
and
visually
impaired
services.
Mostly,
we
will
touch
on
vocational
rehabilitation.
B
D
D
D
As
we
all
know,
we
do
have
high
incidence
of
diabetes
in
our
community.
We
try
to
highlight
prevention,
right,
physical
activity,
nutrition
and
just
disease
self
management
as
a
whole,
but
for
those
that
do
require
these
these
resources,
I
think
it
would
be
important
to
connect
with
with
our
nutritionist
with
that
program.
C
E
C
D
E
Also
christine,
I'm
very
impressed
of
all
the
things
that
you're
working
on
for
the
special
needs
community,
and
I
do
have
some
questions,
but
I
want
to
reach
out
to
you
christine
separately,
because
I
have
many
questions
and
maybe
some
suggestions,
and
maybe
you
can
answer
some
questions
that
confirm
what
I
was
understanding,
but
thank
you
all
so
very
much.
I
think
that,
coming
together,
like
this,
every.
E
D
D
G
D
G
Yes,
I
I
think
so
that
would
be
really
a
really
good
idea.
I
know
we've
we've
been
trying
to
to
do
that
outreach
because
yes,
ultimately
they're
the
ones
that
that
will
talk
to
these
customers
and
then
that's
where
the
customers
share
more
information
and
let
them
know
what
they're
having
difficulties
in
and
again.
G
D
D
D
G
G
G
B
E
G
G
G
A
A
C
I
just
want
to
share
something
with
the
committee
here
that
I
think
I'm
very
proud
of
here
at
uisd.
As
you
know,
the
pandemic
has
a
better
students
in
a
lot
of
ways.
Last
year
you
know
special
olympics
is
a
huge
activity
for
them
and,
unfortunately,
wasn't
able
to
be
done.
We
did
hours
virtually
so
this
year
we
got
together
and
got
together.
You
know
we
wanted
the
coordinator,
who
oversees
it
and
our
coaches
and
we
came
up
with
an
ip
idea
of
continue
to
have
special
olympics,
but
still
have
it
virtually.
C
So
we
got
together
with
special
olympics
from
from
austin,
and
I
just
I'm
very
proud
to
say
that
we
are
the
only
ones
in
the
state
of
texas.
That's
going
to
have
special
olympics
this
year.
Virtually
our
first
day
will
be
on
on
monday,
a
monday
tuesday,
wednesday
and
thursday
will
be
our
special
olympics.
We
have
period
corner
open
ceremony,
opening
ceremonies
each
school
did
their
own
little
joey,
that's
how
you
pronounce
it,
but
for
their
schools
we
have
got.
C
We
recorded
the
music,
we
went
ahead
and
did
the
the
lighting
of
the
torch
from
last
year
where
it
starts
on
monday.
It's
already
done
done.
Virtually
the
coaches
have
come
out
with
creative
ideas,
they're
going
to
have
sensory
activities
for
our
students.
All
these
will
be
done
virtually
either
at
home
or
either
in
class
support
in
the
classroom.
We're
also
going
to
have
a
dance
afterwards
separately
in
a
part
in
their
homes
or
in
their
in
their
classrooms.
C
They
have
activities
that
have
come
up
with
this
like
around
the
world,
with
coach
salinas
he's
out
in
the
forest
and
he'll
be
talking
about
different
things
out
in
activities
and
students
will
be
participating.
Virtually
there
is
an
outdoor
adventure
with
I
mean
around
the
world,
it's
called
salinas,
that's
mixed
with
coach,
branda,
foxtails.
C
And
all
these
came
out
into
effect
and
we
got
together
with
special
olympics
and
we
wanted
every
child
to
get
a
medal.
You
know
just
participating,
of
course,
as
you
know,
we're
very
tight
on
budget,
so
I'm
very
proud
to
say
that,
especially
only
because
so
impressed
they're
going
to
take
full
cost
of
this
activity,
we're
not
going
to
pay
one
penny
for
uisd.
They
were
just
only
blown
away
with
their
presentation.
C
Each
child
is
going
to
get
a
goodie
bag
and
in
each
goodie
bag,
they're
going
to
have
a
chick-fil-a
coupon
they're,
going
to
have
pencils,
community
coupons,
they're,
going
to
have
a
gift
bag,
they're
going
to
have
face,
masks,
they're
going
to
have
hand
sanitizers
and
their
medals,
so
this
will
be
on
monday.
Unfortunately,
we
cannot
share
the
link
because
it's
you
know
it's
private-
for
the
school.
C
A
A
It's
one
of
those
moments
where
they
an
opportunity
where
they
get
to
feel
as
they're
as
normal
as
they're
going
to
get
okay
and
you
know
they're,
they
get
they're
very
proud
of
their
ribbons
and
awards
and
medals
that
they
win.
Okay,
and
so
it's
it's.
It's
great
that
you're
going
to
be
able
to
reconnect
them
to
that
activity,
especially
during
this
time,
because
I
know
that
it's
been
a
while,
but
but
no
I
congratulate
you
and
I.
A
A
F
D
A
Okay,
well,
if
not,
if
not,
then
go
into
motion
for
adjournment
and
so
on.
The
second
is,
thank
you
all
for
being
here
and
attending.
I
know
it
makes
it
difficult
with
doing
this,
but
but
I
appreciate
that
all
of
you
are
here
this
morning
and
for
your
participation
and
yours
with
that.
I'd
like
to
conclude
the
meeting,
and
I
can
have
someone
motion
to
move
the
meeting
to
close.