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State of Rhode Island Governor's Commission on Disabilities

Committees

Employment Committee

The Employment Committee is responsible for overseeing implementation of the Human Resource Investment Council's Promoting Work Grant and the provision of training and technical assistance regarding the employment provisions of the ADA.

Hearing Board

The Hearing Board is responsible for conducting hearings and rendering decisions on matters relating to:

  • RIGL 42-87: Hearing and ordering corrective action on disability discrimination complaints (involving physical barriers to services or employment) in public and private entities
  • RIGL 37-8-15.1: Approving Transition Plans from state agencies requesting to lease inaccessible facilities
  • RIGL 42-46-13: Approving Open Meeting Transition Plans from local and state government entities

Legislation Committee

The Legislation Committee is responsible for conducting public forums annually to identify the concerns of people with disabilities and their families; drafting legislation to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities; and reviewing and commenting on legislation impacting on people with disabilities.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is responsible for the internal management of the Commission and making policy decisions between Commission meetings. The Executive Committee consists of the Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of the Commission and its Committees.