(a) Advise the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Health Authority, the Governor, the Legislative Assembly and appropriate state agency administrators on services and resources needed to serve individuals with disabilities and recommend action by the Governor, the Legislative Assembly, state agencies, other governmental entities and the private sector appropriate to meet such needs.
(b) Advise the Governor, state and local elected officials and managers of public and private firms and agencies on issues related to achieving full economic, social, legal and political equity for individuals with disabilities.
(2) The commission in no way shall impinge upon the authority or responsibilities of any other existing or duly appointed commissions, boards, councils or committees. The commission shall act as a coordinating link between and among public and private organizations serving individuals with disabilities. [1983 c.726 §§4, 8(2); 1989 c.224 §18; 1989 c.470 §3; 1989 c.657 §2; 2007 c.70 §50; 2011 c.720 §68a]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use
Chapter 185 - State Advocacy Commissions and Offices
Section 185.005 - Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office.
Section 185.010 - Administrator of office.
Section 185.025 - Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office Account.
Section 185.110 - Definitions for ORS 185.110 to 185.230.
Section 185.130 - Oregon Disabilities Commission; qualifications.
Section 185.140 - Advisory function.
Section 185.230 - Contract to provide sign language interpreters for state agencies; fees.
Section 185.310 - Policy; report.
Section 185.410 - Policy; report.
Section 185.510 - Policy; report.
Section 185.520 - Commission for Women; confirmation; term; officers; meetings; funds.
Section 185.530 - Special study committees.
Section 185.550 - Compensation and expenses.
Section 185.650 - Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement; director; staff; duties; rules.