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GCDSE November Self-Advocacy & Leadership Committee

Department of Health · Notice #225785

What is this notice about?

The Self-Advocacy & Leadership Committee of the Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education will meet on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The public is invited to attend on Zoom, by phone, or in person at the Atwood building. Topics include the committee's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 activities and workplan, planning a 2027 self-advocacy training or conference, and updates on advocacy work.

Why was this notice issued?

The Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education is giving public notice of a meeting of its Self-Advocacy & Leadership Committee.

What action is being taken?

Holding a committee meeting to approve the agenda and past minutes, review how members can rejoin the committee, discuss Fiscal Year 2027 activities and workplan, discuss timing of a 2027 self-advocacy training or conference (possibly earlier than September), share updates on advocacy work in Alaska and elsewhere, review federal advocacy resources, and set upcoming meetings.

Who is involved: Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education, Self-Advocacy & Leadership Committee (Chair Scott Lindbloom; members Anna Attla, Art Delaune, Corey Gilmore, Elizabeth Joseph, Shelly Vendetti-Vuckovich, Marlene Wenger, Jeanne Gerhardt-Cyrus)

How can the public respond?

This notice does not ask for public comment. It is for information only. Read the original notice for details.

Contact

Lanny Mommsen
Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education, Alaska Department of Health
Lanny.Mommsen@alaska.gov

Will there be public meetings?

  • Committee meeting: Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
    Atwood building, 12th floor conference room, and online via Zoom
    Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89445473856?pwd=RDzj1Og38bNVbaVKz0bC8awMHik5TW.1 ; Meeting ID: 894 4547 3856 ; Passcode: 956929 ; Toll Free numbers: 888 475 4499, 833 548 0276, 833 548 0282, 877 853 5257 (if one phone number doesn't work, it means it is full; try one of the other listed numbers).
  • Committee meeting: Thu, Jan 7, 2027, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Key dates

  • Nov 12, 2026: Self-Advocacy & Leadership Committee meeting, 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
  • Jan 7, 2027: Next committee meeting, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (no meeting in December due to holidays)
  • Jan 14, 2027: Meet your legislature training

Original notice text
The Self-Advocacy & Leadership Committee of the Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education will meet Thursday, November 12th, 2026 from 11:00-12:15pm. The public is invited to attend. This meeting will take place over Zoom and well as in person at the Atwood building in the 12th floor conference room. For more information or any questions: email Lanny Mommsen at: Lanny.Mommsen@alaska.gov TO JOIN THE MEETING: Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89445473856?pwd=RDzj1Og38bNVbaVKz0bC8awMHik5TW.1 Toll Free numbers: 888 475 4499, 833 548 0276, 833 548 0282, 877 853 5257 (if one phone number doesn’t work, it means it is full. Please try one of the other listed numbers). • Meeting ID: 894 4547 3856 • Passcode: 956929 Call to Order: Scott Lindbloom SA&L Committee Chair Roll Call / Confirmation of Committee Quorum/ Begin ZOOM Recording: Current Committee Members: Scott Lindbloom Chair, Anna Attla, Art Delaune, Corey Gilmore, Elizabeth Joseph, Shelly Vendetti-Vuckovich, Marlene Wenger, Jeanne Gerhardt-Cyrus CONFIRM: Are these the current members or add/remove any from Committee through Committee Chair? Minimum member is 5, maximum is 11 for SAL Committee (Quorum is defined as a majority of Committee Members) Committee Staff: Lanny Mommsen, Jamie Kokoszka Welcome from the Chair: • Announcements • Good news Conflict of Interest Declarations: This is an opportunity for committee members to declare if they have a conflict with any item on the agenda, financial or otherwise. Approval of the Previous Meeting Minutes and Agenda: • Approval of Agenda o SAMPLE MOTION: I make a motion to approve the meeting agenda as presented. • Approval of Past Meeting Minutes o SAMPLE MOTION: I make a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes as presented. Motion must be made by a committee member who was present at the meeting. Business: • Committee Members – reminder how one can rejoin committee • FY 2027 activities and workplan (Lanny – 20 minutes), to be continued at next meeting if need be • Self- Advocacy Training / Conference for 2027 Discussion: o Earlier than September (August? July?) Updates from around the state • Updates on own advocacy work o Scott & Transportation • Updates from outside of Alaska – anything else happening to keep our eyes on? Federal Advocacy o Resources to follow: o NACDD (https://www.facebook.com/NACDD, https://nacdd.org/ ) o AUCD newspaper (https://www.aucd.org/newsletters ) o Others? Time and Date of Next Meeting: • Upcoming Meetings: o December – no meeting due to Holidays o January 7th from 11am-12:30pm o January 14th is Meet your legislature training o February: Juneau Legislative visits and Full Council meeting Good of the Order and Adjournment: • Motion to Adjourn

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