The Florida Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (FCCDHH) is mandated by Florida Statute 413.271 to serve as an advisory and coordinating body which recommends policies that address the needs of Florida’s community who are deaf, ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    Division of Family Health Services

    The Department of Health, Community Health Promotion announces public meetings to which all persons are invited.

    DATES AND TIMES: May 8, 2014, 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.; May 9, 2014, 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.

    PLACE: Tampa Airport Marriott Hotel, 4200 George Bean Parkway, Tampa, Florida 33607

    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Florida Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (FCCDHH) is mandated by Florida Statute 413.271 to serve as an advisory and coordinating body which recommends policies that address the needs of Florida’s community who are deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened or have combined hearing and vision loss. Section D of the statute requires that the Council meets at least once each quarter.

    The purpose of this meeting will be to initiate the foundation, framework, scope and timelines for the development of a five-year strategic plan for the Council.

    Communication Access Real-time Translation Services: (CART) will be provided remotely via: http://www.streamtext.net/text.aspx?event=FCCDHH.

    The meeting may be accessed via conference call: 1(888)670-3525; conference code: 8338411399#.

    A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Thom DeLilla, Program Administrator, Florida Department of Health at (850)245-4330, extension 3909.

    Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Thom DeLilla at (850)245-4330, extension 3909. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

    For more information, you may contact: Thom DeLilla at (850)245-4444, extension 3909 or Kim Ingram at (850)245-4330.