00:19:21 Angela Castillo-Epps: NACDD SA DISCUSSION SERIES:SEPTEMBER 17th – COVID-19, with a focus on mental health/isolation. (Eric Stoker and Scott Lindbloom to lead) OCTOBER 15th – The Importance of Voting NOVEMBER 19th – Youth Self-Advocacy (How to engage, involve and empower youth advocates) DECEMBER 17th – Policy Discussion, which could touch on multiple topics from the kick off meeting. 00:27:48 Emmanuel Jenkins: This is Emmanuel from the Delaware development Council could you please email me those questions emmanuel.jenkins@delaware.gov 00:28:24 Nia Harrison: This is Nia Harrison from Virginia, I'd appreciate those vaccine questions as well. nia.harrison@vbpd.virginia.gov We are on a Vaccine Advisory Workgroup and will be advising on communications and other areas. 00:30:29 Kristen Larsen: Nebraska plans to show the movie with other disability stakeholders to celebrate October Disability Employment Awareness Month. 00:30:46 Robin Troutman: Thank you Nia and Emmanuel. we will be sure to send you the questions 00:36:49 Vicky Davidson: I would also be interested in the questions. Thank you so much. 00:43:50 Donna Meltzer: The questions about the flu vaccine will go to everyone via the follow-up email that Angela is sending after this call 00:44:59 Robin Troutman: that is not what she calls it 00:45:49 Jason Withers - Virginia DD Council: Luckily you can't see my face, Sheryl :) 00:48:54 Vicky Davidson: Happy birthday Sheryl!! 00:48:57 Nia Harrison: Happy birthday Sheryl!! Sorry you've got our retreat tomorrow :) 00:49:03 Brooke Lovelace: happy happy bday Sheryl! 00:49:08 Ava Bartley: Happy birthday, Sheryl! :) 00:49:08 Tedra Jackson: Happy Birthday Sheryl! 00:49:10 Kirsten Murphy: Whoot Whoot! Happy Birthday! 00:49:14 Kristen Larsen: Happy Birthday Sheryl! We appreciate all you do for us! 00:49:28 Jason Withers - Virginia DD Council: Yes, Happy Birthday Sheryl! 00:49:56 Kristin Harvey: Happy birthday, Sheryl! We love you big bunches of lots here in Delaware. Hope your day is spectacular! 00:50:21 Cathlyn Smith (TN): Happy Birthday from Tennessee!!! 00:57:43 Teri Morgan: Congratulations, Kristin! 01:00:29 Sheryl Matney: Thanks for the kind b'day wishes! I'm lucky to work with all of you! 01:03:09 Alison Whyte: My Council Chair said the first session was EXCELLENT! 01:03:34 Kirsten Murphy: My Chair and Vice Chair also thought this was really valuable! 01:03:34 Sheryl Matney: So glad! We have former chairs from CA and GA as well as Brian Cox leading this effort! 01:04:38 Robin Troutman: Oriental Trading for the paddles and stress balls :) 01:05:02 Jessica Pidgeon: I’d be happy to chat with anyone about what we are doing here in NY (this time around) or did last time to develop our state plan. 01:05:03 Daintry (Hawaii): Hawaii ditto's Lisa. And yes Lisa 01:05:33 Kristin Harvey: Delaware! We have been having great luck with Zoom and our outreach. 01:05:38 Nia Harrison: Virginia would love to share what we've done so far and learn from others as well. You can contact me at nia.harrison@vbpd.virginia.gov 01:05:42 Sheryl Matney: VA and KY have rocked their virtual state plan development sessions! 01:06:07 Nia Harrison: Haha thanks Sheryl! :) 01:06:18 Brooke Lovelace: we are making masks too and asking people to wear them while voting or sending in their absentee ballots 01:06:37 Robin Troutman: send photos!!! 01:06:38 Kristin Harvey: that's a great idea, Brooke! 01:06:46 Robin Troutman: and I would wear one too!! 01:09:51 Kristin Harvey: We are stronger together!!!! Thank you for all that you do. 01:10:06 Kristin Harvey: CA, OR, and AL folks-stay safe 01:10:14 Aaron Carruthers, SCDD: Donna, thank you for holding these calls every week. They're very helpful in staying connected, keeping routine, and staying informed. I appreciate the opportunity to be with all my peers. Thank you