Goal 4: January 27, 2017 Teleconference 
Members present: Teresa Staley, Oshana Watkins, Barry Washington
Members absent: Melea Williams Guests: Valerie Reiser, Rene Cummins 

The meeting was called to order at 3:34pm by Teresa Staley (Chair). 

Teresa read the Goal objectives and activities. 

A report regarding transitions to community based living and referrals to key programs/targeted unit housing was presented.  This report was compiled from information obtained from the Centers for Independent Living P&E reimbursement requests. 

Goal 4 - People with disabilities in NC live in the community of their choice 
Activity—Transitions to Community-Based Living

* The Adaptables/Winston-Salem – 1 Transition, funds utilized for Furniture & Delivery; 1 Consumer assisted with Application Fee for Housing
* Disability Rights & Resources/Charlotte – 7 Transitions; Funds Remaining, so will provide more transitions.
* disAbility Resource Center/Wilmington – 1 Transition, funds utilized for Security Deposit; 3 Consumers assisted with funds for Utility Deposits and Household Items.
* Disability Partners/Sylva – 1 Transition, funds utilized for Rent, Utility Deposits, and Household Items.

Activity—Referrals to Key Program/Targeted Unit Housing
* The Adaptables/Winston-Salem – 1 Referral to Targeted Unit
* Disability Partners/Asheville – 3 Referrals to Targeted Units, all have secured housing.

Discussions followed on:
* The Centers are meeting on Thursday February 2nd to formulate a reporting tool. We discussed requesting this to be discussed with our committee so we know how the data is being presented. 
* Less activity in the key program/targeted housing was questioned and if that was being read correctly. 
* Committee meetings: monthly or quarterly. The next meeting will be decided after the committee receives more information from the Centers regarding the reporting tool.
* Should the Centers send information to us monthly or quarterly and the most efficient way for the committee and the Centers to communicate? 
* How, after looking at the numbers, are we supposed to evaluate the progress of Center activities? 
* The committee referred to the State Plan and the number of transitions and referrals that are mandated. 
* Clarification of the numbers of services.




The meeting was adjourned at 4pm.