Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs public meetings in 2025
3 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs
The Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs will consider folding the Accessibility subcommittee into Transportation, discuss subcommittee appointments, and receive a presentation on Act 479 training. Agency reports from multiple state offices and a public comment period are also scheduled.
- Proposal to fold Accessibility Subcommittee into Transportation Subcommittee
- Discussion of subcommittee appointments for Transportation, Emergency Preparedness, Accessibility, and Programming
- Special presentation on Act 479 training recap and update by Ashley McReynolds of Arc of Louisiana
- Agency reports from Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, LA Commission of the Deaf, Office of Public Health, and others
The Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs approved the current agenda and the June 25, 2025, meeting minutes. The council discussed subcommittee changes and received updates on disability legislation, health programs, and agency initiatives. No substantive policy changes were voted upon during the session.
- Approved September 17, 2025 meeting agenda
- Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes
Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs
The council will meet to review agency reports and discuss updates regarding Act 393. The agenda includes the potential adoption of proposed GADCA bylaws and presentations from the LDOE.
- Act 393 update
- Proposed GADCA Bylaws adoption
- LDOE program presentation
- Agency reports from various state offices including DOTD, OPH, and OBH
The Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs approved its meeting agenda and previous minutes. The council voted to postpone discussions on ACT 393 and GACDA Bylaws and Amendments until the September meeting. Several state agencies provided updates on special education, vocational rehabilitation, and disability services.
- Approved June 25, 2025 meeting agenda
- Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes
- Postponed ACT 393 discussions until September meeting
- Postponed GACDA Bylaws and Amendments discussions until September meeting
Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs
The Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs will meet to discuss the adoption of proposed bylaws and receive an update on Act 393. The meeting includes program presentations and reports from multiple state agencies regarding disability services.
- Proposed GADCA Bylaws Adoption
- Act 393 Update
- Disability Awareness Day at the Capitol (June 2, 2025)
- Louisiana Fortify Homes Program presentation
- Workforce Innovation Grant presentation
The Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs approved its current agenda and previous meeting minutes. The session primarily consisted of agency updates regarding disability services, veteran resources, and educational scholarships. No new bylaws or implementation plans for ACT 393 were formally adopted during this meeting.
- Approved March 19, 2025 meeting agenda
- Approved December 2024 meeting minutes