Blind Task Force Agenda

Date: Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Virtual Meeting
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

•	Welcome and Introductions: C. Keirns

•	Roll call and introduction of new members and visitors: C. Keirns

•	Review and approval of  August 2022 agenda: C. Keirns

•	Review and approval of  May 3, 2022 minutes: C. Keirns

•	    DESE Update: M. Wheatley, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Special Education

•	Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) Update – Kristin Funk, DESE

•	Rehabilitation Services for the Blind: SRC Update – S. Wright

•	BRITE Update – C. Keirns https://www.senate.mo.gov/22info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=71259862

•	May 7, 2022, Children’s Vision Summit - G. Barney and R. Ehresman 

•	2022 Bell Academy – J. Carmack

•	Teachers of the Visually Impaired Training – Updates/Discussion

•	 	 2022 Sub Committees: Membership and Chairpersons: C. Keirns
(Academic and Vocational Services, Children’s Vision Summit, Rules, Student Achievement)

•	    BTF New Members/Vacancies/Updates: C. Keirns

•	    Current Workshops/Events: C. Keirns – https://dese.mo.gov/meeting-schedule-calendar-events

•	Agenda items for next scheduled meeting: C. Keirns