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DOS commission reappoints advisory member, approves support‑circle pilot grants and community services modifications
Summary
At its Jan. 8 meeting the commission reappointed an advisory‑council member and approved small support‑circle mental‑health pilot grants and one‑time modifications to community services grants to support language access, transportation and a taiko drumming program; votes were recorded by roll call.
The Department of Disability and Aging Services Commission voted at its Jan. 8 meeting to reappoint a DOS advisory council member and authorized two grant actions: a set of pilot “support circle” mental‑health group grants and one‑time modifications to existing community services grants.
Appointment to DOS Advisory Council
The commission voted to reappoint Darlene Ramos to the DOS Advisory Council (item 10C). The motion was moved, seconded and approved by roll call. The secretary recorded yes votes from President Janet Spears, Commissioner Knudson, Commissioner Jeong and Commissioner Parker Pennington; public comment was not offered on the item.
Support circle pilot grants (item 10D)
The commission authorized new grant agreements to three community providers to pilot facilitated support‑circle groups focused on mental health, loneliness and related topics for older adults and adults with disabilities. The grants cover the period Jan. 1, 2025…
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