Powers and duties

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.