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WAI Advisory Special Meeting September 6, 2023

Workability I (WAI) State Advisory Special Meeting Agenda.
To obtain information to access the WAI Advisory Special 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
    Vacant, Secretary

    Lisa Garcia
    Linda Osborn
    Jennifer Reimer
    Melissa Mills
    Lisa Fettig
    Annette Rodarte
    Julie Romero
    Geralyn Elliott
    Ginny Martineau
    Isabelle Huber
    Kymberly Hirst
    Tara Jones
    Mercille Lush
    Richard Fujii
    Bridget Denton
    Jorge Aleman
    Winetta Belt

Guidelines for Public Input Sessions

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, September 6, 2023, 9:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Pacific Time ±

California Department of Education
916-445-4602

Time Item
9:45–9:55 a.m.
  • Item 1–Call to Order: Welcome and Introductions; Review Agenda Item 2
9:55–10:15 a.m.
  • Item 2– Approval: WAI Advisory will conduct the approval of the Advisory Committee
10:15–10:30 a.m.
  • Item 3–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. Chair reserves the right to establish time limits on presentations.
10:30 a.m.
  • Adjournment of September WorkAbility I Advisory Special Meeting

Questions:   WorkAbility I | WorkAbility1@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-0878
Last Reviewed: Thursday, February 06, 2025
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