Wisconsin Department of Health Services Public Hearings Announcement 2024
From the Wisconsin Department of Health Services
STATE PLAN FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY 2024–2026
PUBLIC HEARINGS ANNOUNCEMENT
Notice is hereby given that the State Assistive Technology Advisory
Council will hold a public hearing to consider updates for the State
Assistive Technology Plan (SPAT) for 2024-2026.
The 21st Century Assistive Technology Act, authorized in December 2022
provides funding to Wisconsin to operate the State Assistive Technology
(AT) Program known as WisTech. WisTech supports state efforts to improve
the provision of assistive technology to individuals with disabilities
of all ages through comprehensive, statewide programs that are
consumer-responsive. The State AT Program makes assistive technology
devices and services more available and accessible to individuals with
disabilities, their families, caregivers, service providers, and the
community in general. This program also provides education and training
for increased print and digital access for individuals with
disabilities.
The AT Council is requesting consumer input on Wisconsin’s SPAT
2024-2026, which will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, Administration for Community Living (ACL) by September
30, 2024. The AT Council is accepting feedback from July 22, 2024
through August 23, 2024.
The State Plan for Assistive Technology serves as a blueprint for how
these funds are spent and how program activities are conducted. You can
review the current SPAT and other relevant information in advance of the
public hearing by visiting the AT Council’s State Plan for AT webpage
[1].
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PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION
DATES AND TIMES:
* August 21, 2024 (1–2 p.m.)
* August 21, 2024 (4:30–5:30 p.m.)
* August 22, 2024 (10–11 a.m.)
MEETING INFORMATION:
All meetings will be held virtually through Zoom and teleconference.
Zoom Meeting Link [2] or https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/16
Meeting ID: 161 768 8225
Phone: (669) 254 5252 or (888) 788-0099
Meeting ID: 161 768 8225
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PUBLIC INPUT AND DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
If you are unable to attend the public hearing and would like to provide
feedback for the State Plan for Assistive Technology comments can be
submitted via:
Email:
Mail:
State Plan for Assistive Technology Public Comment
1 West Wilson Room 551
Madison, Wisconsin 54703
Feedback must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2024.
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ACCESSIBILITY
Sign language interpreters and CART services will be provided. If you
need disability related accommodations to participate, please contact us
at DHSWistech@dhs.wisconsin.gov. If you do not have internet and/or
telephone access and need a physical location to provide input please
contact WisTech by telephone at 608-514-2513. You must make your request
at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing.
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COUNCIL CONTACT INFORMATION
The Council is administratively attached to the Department of Health
Services. If you have AT Advisory Council questions please contact Jim
Denham at 608-237-8104 or by email at JDenham@WCBlind.org. If you need
an interpreter, alternate formats, or other accommodations to
participate, please contact Laura Plummer by phone at 608-514-2513 or by
email at laura.plummer1@dhs.wisconsin.g
