The Governor's Council on People with Disabilities exists to:

• Advise the Governor and General Assembly on statewide disability issues.

• Educate and advocate for:

                          Partnerships at the local, state and national level.
                          Promotion of equality, access and independence.
                          Development of employment opportunities.

• Promote the value of diversity, dignity and the quality of life for people with disabilities.

• Be a catalyst to create systemic change promoting awareness of disability-related issues that will ultimately benefit all citizens of Ohio.

Current News

 

National Voter Registration Information

The following link gives information about the National Voter Registration Act
National Voter Registration Act

Council Video Highlights

Two video overviews of Council activities are available by clicking on the links below

GCPD 2005
GCPD 2006

Upcoming Conferences and Events

Brain Association of Ohio Annual Conference
For more information go to http://www.biaoh.org/newsconference.html

2nd Annual Special Education Conference
The Ohio Department of Education, Office for Exceptional Children (OEC) is hosting the 2nd annual Special Education Leadership Conference on September 24-25, 2008 at the Aladdin Shrine Center in Columbus http://www.aladdinshrine.org/. Registration deadline is September 12th, 2008.

Community Employment: A Priority of First Consideration Conference
September 11 & 12, 2008
Holiday Inn
7007 N. High St.
Worthington, OH 43085
More Information

The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) Annual Conference and Career Fair ("Expanding Inclusion: The Business Strategy")
October 5-8, 2008
Portland, Oregon (Marriott Downtown Waterfront Hotel)
www.newworkforceconference.org