Agenda

Date and Time:

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 (1:00 P.M. -3:00 P.M.) Eastern Standard Time (EST)

The times provided below are approximations for when each agenda item is anticipated to be discussed (all times Eastern Standard Time):

1:00 P.M.–1:05 P.M.- Welcome and Introductions

1:05 P.M.–1:10 P.M.- Opening Keynote - Teri Morgan, Executive Director - Virginia Board for People with Disabilities

1:10 P.M.–1:30 P.M.- Presentation - A Sample Approach to the Implementation of the DMAS Language and Disability Access Plan, Montserrat Serra, DMAS Civil Rights Coordinator

1:30 P.M.–2:45 P.M.- Panel Discussion – Building Language and Disability Access Plans

Craig Fifer, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner - Virginia Department of Social Services

Yvonne Simpson, Senior Director - Language Access and Cultural Advocacy, UW Medicine

Jason Hubbard, Associate Director, Spanish & Foreign Language Interpreters - University of Rochester Medical Center

Morgan Underwood, Associate Director of ASL Interpreter Services, Patient Care - University of Rochester Medical Center

2:45 P.M.–2:55 P.M. - Q&A

2:55 P.M.–3:00 P.M. - Closing

NOTE: We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage and participate fully. Automatic live transcription will be available during the event. For inquiries about accessibility for persons with disabilities, and limited English proficiency, please notify the DMAS Civil Rights Coordinator at civilrightscoordinator@dmas.virginia.gov, or at (804) 482-7269, at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting to make arrangements.

Meeting Contact for Questions:

civilrightscoordinator@dmas.virginia.gov