Subcommittee proposes 2–3 state panel to share workforce strategies, members push for cross-disability mix

The moderator proposed that the subcommittee assemble a small panel of two to three peer states to exchange strategies for addressing workforce shortages in disability services and asked Leo and Chris to follow up on possible participants.

"I did wanna follow-up with the 3 of you… to see if there are some states that come to mind," the moderator said, noting time constraints for interpreters and urging a brief follow-up to identify panelists.

Leo and Chris emphasized including cross-disability perspectives: Leo asked that the panel incorporate less-organized supports used by people who receive personal care assistance (PCA) and other services, and Chris said broadening the range of disabilities and experiences represented would be "extra good." Chris described the moment as "all hands on deck" given the scale of challenges tied to what he called the o b 3 bill.

The group agreed to follow up and to involve additional stakeholders as needed; no formal motion or timeline was adopted during the meeting.