Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs public meetings in 2021
6 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs
The Council and its committees are meeting to discuss disability-related legislative goals, infrastructure, and agency updates. The sessions include reports on education, housing, transportation, and accessibility.
- Legislative goals including the Disability Service System Fund and funding for adult dental care
- Update on the CATS on Demand Pilot Service from Baker
- Discussion of the For Hire Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles Initiative
- Review of federal issues including the Able Age Adjustment Bill
- 2021 GOLD Awards and Inclusive Arts Contest
Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs
The Council and its committees will meet via Zoom to discuss disability-related issues. Discussions include Hurricane Ida recovery, federal funding allocations, and legislative goals.
- Housing Committee discussion on Hurricane Ida response and CARES Act funding plans
- Transportation Committee updates from Rapides Parish Planning Commission and ITN Country
- Accessibility Committee updates regarding the State ADA Office and Louisiana Commission for the Deaf
- Legislative Committee discussion on federal issues including the Build Back Better resolution
- Full Council review of employment initiatives and Department of Health updates
Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs
The Council approved motions to request that GOHSEP assess disaster mitigation needs for people with disabilities and seek data on constituent needs after natural disasters. Members also voted to support federal legislation including the Build Back Better Act and the ABLE Age Adjustment Act. Additionally, the Council approved a recommendation for a legislative resolution regarding shelter accessibility and evacuation procedures.
- Approved request for GOHSEP to assess disability-specific mitigation needs (Unanimous)
- Approved request for access to partner data on constituent needs after natural disasters (Unanimous)
- Approved support for Build Back Better Act, Better Care Better Jobs Act, and ABLE Age Adjustment Act (Unanimous)
- Approved recommendation for legislative resolution on shelter accessibility and evacuation procedures (Unanimous)
- Approved June 2021 minutes
Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs
The Council and its committees are meeting to discuss disability-related updates in education, housing, transportation, and accessibility. The sessions include reviews of legislative impacts and state agency updates.
- LDOE update on the April Dunn Act
- Discussion of Fair Housing Act modifications and Qualified Allocation Plan public comments
- Review of emergency evacuation procedures and Medicaid MCOs transportation
- Recommendations regarding HB 446 of the 2021 Regular Session
- Discussion of voting accommodation strategies and state building accessibility
The Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs approved a motion to draft a formal letter to the legislature supporting parity in service rates across DD HCBS, ICF/DD, and elderly HCBS service systems. The council also approved the March 2021 meeting minutes.
- Approved motion to draft letter to legislature supporting parity in service rates across DD HCBS, ICF/DD, and elderly HCBS service systems
- Approved March 2021 Meeting Minutes
Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs
The Housing Committee of the Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs will discuss the 2022 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) draft, focusing on universal design, accessible units, and fair housing requirements. The meeting includes a detailed discussion of the draft and public comment.
- Discussion of 2022 QAP Draft
- Universal Design standards
- Projects based on percentage of individuals with disabilities
- Additional accessible units
- LHC Universal Design and Standard Features
Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs
The Council and its committees are meeting to discuss disability-related issues in education, housing, transportation, and accessibility. The body will also review legislative proposals and provide recommendations on state policy.
- Discussion of legislative proposals including human trafficking, community choice waivers, and ending solitary confinement for inmates with serious mental illness
- Development of an Education and Advocacy Guide for housing affordability and availability
- Review of COVID-19 and credentialing survey results in the Education Committee
- Discussion of paratransit options and wheelchair accessible van availability in rental cars
- Review of plans for virtual participation in open meetings and voting accessibility
The Council unanimously approved a request for the Governor's Office to involve GACDA in the prioritization of American Rescue Act funds and Section 8 vouchers. The body also voted to support a slate of legislative proposals, including the consolidation of the Special School District. The Council maintained a neutral position on legislation regarding human trafficking, psychosocial services, and provider rate increases.
- Approved request for Governor's Office to involve GACDA in American Rescue Act and Section 8 voucher prioritization (Unanimous)
- Approved slate of legislative proposals for the 2021 Regular Session (Unanimous)
- Approved support for legislation to combine LSDVI and SSD into one school district (Education Committee)
- Decided to maintain neutral position on Human Trafficking, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, and Provider Rate legislation
- Approved December 2020 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Tabled Credentialing Survey results (Education Committee)