Governor's Committee for People with Disabilities
In 1948, a Governor's Committee was established with one
goal: to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
The group's mission was broadened in 1976 to cover many aspects of
disability in Wisconsin, and the group became the Governor's Committee
for People with Disabilities (GCPD).
Unlike other disability councils in state government, the focus of the
Governor's Committee includes all disabilities. Six of GCPD's members
represent specific disability constituencies:
The Governor's Committee is charged with the following duties:
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to advise the Governor and state agencies on
problems faced by people with disabilities;
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to review legislation affecting people with
disabilities;
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to promote effective operation of
publicly-administered or supported programs serving people with
disabilities;
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to promote the collection, dissemination and
incorporation of adequate information about persons with
disabilities for purposes of public planning at all levels of
government;
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to promote public awareness of the needs and
abilities of people with disabilities; and
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to encourage the effective involvement of people
with disabilities in government.
For more information, contact the Governor's Committee.
Governor's Committee for People with Disabilities
1 W. Wilson Street, Room 1150
Post Office Box 7851
Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7851
608-266-7974 Voice
608-267-9880 TTY
608-266-3386 Fax
Last Revised: January 30, 2006
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