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 the Statewide Transition Plan to come into compliance with the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Regulations, Employment First, and the ODEP Technical Assistance grant project. This workgroup also hosts a Skill Building Tour for members to discuss how they are developing best practices for programming.
All meeting will be held virtually until further notice.
- April 29, 2020 – 9:30
- July 24, 2020 – 1:30
- September 25, 2020 – 1:30
- November 20, 2020 – 10:00
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), and Transition Services.
All meeting will be held virtually until further notice at 10:00 am.
- March 23, 2020
- July 13, 2020 – via Zoom
- September 14, 2020
- November 16, 2020
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 staffing including wages, training, credentialiing, and workplace culture.
All meeting will be held virtually until further notice at 10:00 am.
- March 11, 2020
- June 10, 2020 – CANCELLED
- September 9, 2020
- December 9, 2020
Visit the online DSP Task Force Community of Practice for connecting with other members between meetings.