Workgroup participation is open to all staff of Incompass Michigan member organizations. To be included on notifications of upcoming workgroup details contact Laurie.

CMH Workgroup

Co-Chairs: Chris Ziegler, MRC Industries and Anya Eliassen, Oakland Community Health Network

Agenda items typically include an MDHHS Update, reports from the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Implementation Advisory Group, Employment First related activity and resources available to members.  Workgroup  goals include a productive roundtable discussion sharing successes and challenges at the organizational level, and developing best practices for programming.

All meeting will be held virtually until further notice.

Visit the online CMH Workgroup Community of Practice for connecting with other members between meetings.

VR Workgroup

Co-Chairs: Brent Mikulski, Services to Enhance Potential and Tim Hatfield, New Horizons Rehabilitation Services

Agenda items typically include updates from the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons and Michigan Rehabilitation Services, implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), RSA guidance on Competitive Integrated Employment, and Transition Services.  Workgroup  goals include a productive roundtable discussion sharing successes and challenges at the organizational level, and developing best practices for programming.

All meeting will be held virtually until further notice at 1:00 pm.

Visit the online VR Workgroup Community of Practice for connecting with other members between meetings.

DSP Task Force

Chair: Cherie Johnson, MMI, Inc.

Agenda items will focus on challenges and opportunities for direct support professional (DSP) staffing including wages, training, credentialing, and workplace culture.  Workgroup  goals include a productive roundtable discussion sharing successes and challenges at the organizational level, and developing best practices for recruitment and retention of DSPs.

All meeting will be held virtually until further notice.

• Next meeting is September 20, 2021 at 2:00pm

Visit the online DSP Task Force Community of Practice for connecting with other members between meetings.

Visit the Direct Care Worker Crisis page for related information at https://incompassmi.silkstart.com/cpages/micarecrisis