Blind Task Force Agenda

Date: Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Location: Howerton State Office Building, Room 202, Jefferson City, Missouri 
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

●  Welcome and Introductions:  B. Lenz
●  Roll call and introduction of new members and visitors:  L. Whitworth
●  Review and approval of  May 1, 2018 agenda:  B. Lenz
●  Review and approval of February 6, 2018 minutes:  B. Lenz
●  Comparative Data Review: Dr. Stephen Barr
     Review comparative data summary related to the availability of VIs around the state of Missouri. 
●  DESE Update: S. Barr

WORKING LUNCH

●  Planning/Timeline for next Children’s Vision Summit: B Lenz
    Discuss planning meetings, tasks and activities for next CVS
●  American Council of the Blind Convention, Summer 2018, St. Louis, MO: J. Lenk
    Discuss the creation of a 60-90 minute presentation on the following topic areas: 
o	school for  the blind as a resource for public school-based vision programs;
o	how public school based TVI programs currently utilize schools for the blind as a resource
o	future impact this movement might have in reference to preparing VI students for college.
•	BTF New Members/Vacancies/Updates: B. Lenz
•	Subcommittee Updates:  B. Lenz
o	Academic and Vocational Services
o	Children’s Vision Summit
o	Rules
o	Student Achievement
•	Current Workshops/Events: B. Lenz
•	Agenda for next scheduled meeting: B. Lenz