The Government Services Program evaluates and monitors the activities of government to ensure that the needs of people with disabilities are met. The Office on Disability knows first-hand the problems people with disabilities encounter as well as how government works. It works closely with both to craft policy which is fair, effectively maximizes state dollars and meets the needs of the community. A mission of the agency is to stop problems from becoming crises.
All programs complement each other and come together to foster dignity and independence.
It has met since late 1994. Heads of agencies providing disability or disability related services comprise this body. Make recommendations and report to the Governor from time to time. Coordinate with the Governors Special Commission on Disability Policy. This Commission was created by Executive Order 351.