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WAI State Advisory Meeting August 28, 2024

Workability I (WAI) State Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda.
To obtain information to access the WAI Advisory Committee Meeting virtually, please contact the WAI inbox at WorkAbility1@cde.ca.gov.

WAI State Advisory Committee Members

  • Joanna Della Gatta, Chair (attending virtually)
    Robynn Gualtiere, Chair Alternate (attending virtually)
    Marissa Bentley, Secretary (attending virtually)

    Lisa Garcia (attending virtually)
    Linda Osborn (attending virtually)
    Liza Stack (attending virtually)
    Melissa Mills (attending virtually)
    Lisa Fettig (attending virtually)
    Annette Rodarte (attending virtually)
    Julie Romero (attending virtually)
    Geralyn Elliott (attending virtually)
    Ginny Martineau (not attending)
    Priscilla Arballo
    Kymberly Hirst (attending virtually)
    Raymond Bueche (attending virtually)
    Mercille Lush (attending virtually)
    Richard Fujii (attending virtually)
    Bridget Denton
    Jorge Aleman (attending virtually)
    Winetta Belt (attending virtually)

Guidelines for Public Input Sessions

The WAI Advisory welcomes public involvement. Opportunities for public comment are provided at every meeting.

Reasonable Accommodation for Any Individual With a Disability

Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in a meeting or function of the WAI Advisory Committee (WAI Advisory) may request assistance by contacting the California Department of Education (CDE) Special Education Division (SED), 1430 N Street, Suite 2401, Sacramento, CA 95814; telephone: 916-445-4602; fax: 916-327-3706.

Agenda Items

Agenda times are approximate and are provided for convenience only.

Items may be re-ordered or heard on any day of the noticed meeting or on a subsequent agenda. The order of business may be changed without notice.

Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Pacific Time ±

California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 4101
Sacramento, California 95814
916-445-4602

Time Item
10:00–10:05 a.m.
  • Item 1–Welcome
10:05–10:45 a.m.
  • Item 2–2024 WorkAbility I Request for Applications Process and Timeline: Representatives from the CDE, SED, will present information regarding the upcoming Request for Applications (RFA) for WAI grant funding.
10:45–11:15 a.m.
  • Item 3–Discussion and Feedback: The WAI Advisory Committee will discuss the proposed RFA for WAI grant funding and provide feedback to the CDE. The WAI Advisory Committee will discuss the proposed RFA for WAI grant funding and provide feedback to the CDE.
11:15–11:30 a.m.
  • Item 4–Public Comment: General public comment is invited on any matter, including items not on the agenda. Issues raised by the public may be referred to a future meeting agenda. The Chair reserves the right to establish time limits on presentations.
11:30 a.m.
  • Adjournment of August 28, 2024, WAI Advisory Committee Meeting

Questions:   WorkAbility I | WorkAbility1@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-0878
Last Reviewed: Monday, August 26, 2024
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