§ 74-9.22. Powers and duties.  


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  • 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.