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HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE <br /> MEETING MINUTES <br /> FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2025 <br /> 11:OOAM, via Zoom <br /> PRESENT: Lynne Barbee (Chair), Heidi McLaughlin (Vice Chair), Karen Yetra (Clerk), Mary <br /> Bradbury, Sandra Pacheco <br /> Gail Wilson (Director of Human Services) <br /> Absent: Kasey Sheehan, Tracy Wilson <br /> Guest: Rhonda Garran, Executive Director, Sight Loss Services <br /> CALL TO ORDER 11:05am by Lynne Barbee <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT none <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> Mary Bradbury moved to accept the September 19, 2025 minutes. Heidi McLaughlin seconded <br /> the motion. Unanimous approval followed. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> Presentation by Sight Loss Services, Executive Director, Rhonda Garran <br /> Sight Loss Services is a small non-profit providing services to individuals on Cape Cod who <br /> struggle with visual impairments. The Mashpee Senior Center has an active group led by Lisa <br /> Judelson. Rhonda noted that services are offered to those residents who are 55+ but will assist <br /> others in need as well. <br /> SLS is currently in the process of rebuilding their website which will help support other groups <br /> across the Cape with referrals to other agencies, assistance with adaptive aids such as <br /> magnifiers and special lighting. In most cases, the needed equipment is not covered by health <br /> insurance, so much of the equipment is loaned to the client.More than anything else, the <br /> emotional support that these groups provide is critically important to the clients and their <br /> families. The influx of retirees to the Cape has increased the need for equipment and support. <br />