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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
    Robynn Gualtiere, Chair Alternate
    Marissa Bentley, Secretary

    Lisa Garcia
    Linda Osborn
    Liza Stack
    Melissa Mills
    Lisa Fettig
    Annette Rodarte
    Julie Romero
    Geralyn Elliott
    Ginny Martineau
    Priscilla Arballo
    Kymberly Hirst
    Raymond Bueche
    Mercille Lush
    Richard Fujii
    Bridget Denton
    Jorge Aleman
    Winetta Belt

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 12, 2024
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