Project advisors and citizen scientists co‑developed an ASL glossary of 42 diabetes terms, creating 23 new, community‑validated signs; the team recorded videos in a deaf‑owned studio and used certified deaf interpreters to standardize signs across content.

Ms. Glenda Roberts discusses overcoming barriers to research participation and the critical role of community engagement in patient-centered research. • Key principles are examined in the context of the APOL1 Long-term Kidney Transplantation Outcomes (#APOLLO) Network Study.

Staff said Nolensville project development began in July with HDR on board and that survey, data collection, and TDOT coordination are underway to prepare an application to the FTA Capital Investment Grants program. A community advisory board’s first meeting is scheduled this week and a corridor project manager will be hired.

Commission authorized a contract amendment with Banner Associates to update the 214th Street preliminary‑design agreement to meet federal RTA grant requirements for a $1.6M design grant and discussed forming an advisory group including county commissioners and SD DOT representatives to meet milestones.

Lindsay Fields presented the 2026 update plan for Lacey's urban-forest management, noting a Nearmap canopy flyover, pending canopy assessment, a fall community advisory group, $100,000 in climate planning funds, and a goal to finish the update for adoption by spring 2027.

AB556 establishes Council with Medicaid recipients to meet quarterly and advise on health services.

Bill aims to create a board to advise on services for individuals with acquired brain injuries.

Staff summarized House Bill 2072 to create an optional DHS certification for lactation care providers and establish an advisory committee; a Senate strike‑everything amendment also includes an emergency measure repealing Cesar Estrada Chavez Day. The sponsor concurred with the amendments in caucus.