Governor Expands Commision on Disabilities Prior to Dec. 4 Meeting

On Tuesday, November 27, Governor Charlie Crist issued Executive Order Number 07-244 expanding the membership of the Governor’s Commission on Disabilities.

A copy of the Order is below:

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STATE OF FLORIDA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 07-244
(Expanding Membership of Governor’s Commission on Disabilities)

WHEREAS, the Governor’s Commission on Disabilities (the “Commission”) was established by Executive Order 07-148 to advance public policy for the disabilities community, to provide a forum for advocates representing groups within the disabilities community to develop and voice unified concerns and recommendations, and to partner with the Statewide Advocacy Council to provide proper guidance and education to state agencies in the implementation of the ADA; and

WHEREAS, Executive Order 07-148 limited the Commission to 19 members, representing a broad spectrum of groups within the disabilities community and public agencies charged with serving the disabilities community; and

WHEREAS, the Commission may better achieve its mission by expanding its membership beyond the limitation imposed by Executive Order 07-148;

NOW THEREFORE, I, CHARLIE CRIST, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Florida Constitution, and all other applicable laws, issue the following Executive Order, to take effect immediately:

Section 1.
The Governor’s Commission on Disabilities shall consist of 21 members appointed by the Governor. At least one individual member of the Commission shall represent each of the following groups, agencies, or departments:
a. individuals with hearing impairments; b. individuals with visual impairments; c. individuals with developmental disabilities; d. individuals with spinal cord or brain injuries; e. individuals with mental illnesses; f. elderly individuals; g. disabled veterans of the United States; h. Centers for Independent Living; i. the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation; j. the Florida Division of Blind Services; k. the Florida Department of Health; l. the Florida Department of Education m. the Florida Department of Children and Families; n. the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration; o. the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities; p. the Florida Department of Elder Affairs; q. the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs; r. the Florida Agency for Workforce Administration; s. the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged; t. the Florida Division of Emergency Management; and u. the Executive Director of the Statewide Advocacy Council.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed at Tallahassee, this 21st day of November, 2007.

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GOVERNOR

ATTEST:

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SECRETARY OF STATE

 

The Governor’s Commission on Disabilities will hold a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME
Meeting: December 4, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
and December 5, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

Public Comment: December 4, 2007 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

PLACE
Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819, 407.996.9939.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED
The Commission is meeting to advance public policy for Floridians with disabilities and to provide a forum for advocates representing Floridians with disabilities to develop and voice unified concerns and recommendations as mandated in Executive Order 07-148.

 

To view the minutes from the October 16, 2007 organizational meeting of the Commission, click here.

 

 

Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact this office.