The Office of Disability Concerns shall have the following powers and duties:
1. To identify the needs of people with disabilities on a continuing basis and to attempt to meet those needs;
2. To serve as a referral and information source for people with disabilities seeking services and for agencies seeking assistance in their provision of services;
3. To generate community awareness and support of programs for people with disabilities;
4. To advise and assist the Governor and the Legislature in developing policies to meet the needs of people with disabilities; and
5. To assist agencies in meeting the requirements of Public Law 93-112, and subsequent amendments thereto, as the same pertain to people with disabilities.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 135, § 2. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 132, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1996; Laws 2007, c. 98, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.