Governor's Council on Disability
Truman State Office Building 301 West High Street, Room 840
PO Box 1668
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1668
Phone: (573)-751-2600
Phone 2: (800)-877-8249
Fax: (573)-526-4109
Email:
Website: https://disability.mo.gov/gcd/
Details on Board or Commission
Authority:
RSMo 37.735
Department:
Office of Administration
Mission:
The Governor's Council on Disability works to promote employment of people with disabilities and create a climate in which all Missourians with and without disabilities have equal opportunity for full participation in all aspects of community life. We educate the public to reduce stereotypes and promote more accurate images of disability in the community. We represent needs, issues, and concerns of people with all types of disabilities in the formation of public policy.
Function:
The Governor's Council on Disability's makes persons with disabilities aware of their rights and opportunities; increases employment opportunities for job seekers with disabilities; expands access to equal and full participation for all individuals with any type of disability in their communities at local, state, and federal levels; and changes the delivery system for assistive technology devices and services.
SubCommittees:
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings:
4 meetings
Location of meetings:
Jefferson City
Duration of meetings:
1 day
Preparation time for meetings:
1 to 2 hours
Total time commitment:
40+ hours annually
Details on Members
Total members:
21
Appointed members:
21
Term length:
Four years; 1 reappointment allowed
Compensation:
Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements:
The majority of the council shall be comprised of people with disabilities; others must include individuals with a family member with disabilities or advocates for disability issues; all members must be knowledgeable about disability-related issues and have demonstrated a commitment to full participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life. The Chair of the board must be confirmed by the Senate, other members of the board are not.
Political Requirements:
no
Geographic Requirements:
yes, members must represent each congressional district
Senate Consent Required:
No
Members
Mrs. Yvonne Renee Wright
Chair
New Bloomfield
Term begins: Jan 4, 2016
Term expires: Oct 1, 2019
Mr. James Trout
1st Congressional District
Webster Groves
Term begins: Mar 4, 2009
Term expires: Mar 3, 2013
Vacant Slot
2nd Congressional District
Mr. Andrew J. Sartorius
3rd Congressional District
Jefferson City
Term begins: Jul 9, 2019
Term expires: Oct 1, 2021
Ms. Lesia Shelton
4th Congressional District
Buffalo
Term begins: Jul 1, 2019
Term expires: Oct 1, 2022
Vacant Slot
5th Congressional District
Mr. Charles Comstock
6th Congressional District
Kirksville
Term begins: Jul 29, 2010
Term expires: Oct 1, 2013
Mr. Chip Hailey
7th Congressional District
Joplin
Term begins: Jan 6, 2017
Term expires: Oct 1, 2019
Rosemary Hendon
8th Congressional District
West Plains
Term begins: Jan 6, 2017
Term expires: Oct 1, 2017
Dr. Joan E. Bergstrom
Member 1
Lees Summit
Term begins: Mar 31, 2010
Term expires: Oct 1, 2013
Mr. Robert E. Wallace
Member 2
Town And Country
Term begins: May 10, 2010
Term expires: Oct 1, 2010
Ms. Mary Ann Harter
Member 3
Crestwood
Term begins: Nov 16, 2009
Term expires: Oct 1, 2013
Katie M Jones
Member 4
St. Peters
Term begins: Oct 27, 2017
Term expires: Oct 1, 2021
Ms. Betty Davidson
Member 5
St. Louis
Term begins: Nov 16, 2009
Term expires: Oct 1, 2011
Vacant Slot
Member 6
Ms. DeAnna Noriega
Member 7
Fulton
Term begins: Oct 2, 2009
Term expires: Oct 1, 2011
Ms. Susan Orton
Member 8
St. Louis
Term begins: Jul 19, 2005
Term expires: Oct 1, 2005
Mr. Opeoluwa Sotonwa
Member 9
Jefferson City
Term begins: Mar 7, 2018
Term expires: Oct 1, 2021
Mr. Ronald Hack
Member 10
Sunset Hills
Term begins: Oct 2, 2009
Term expires: Oct 1, 2013
Mr. Elijah R Mayfield
Member 11
Jefferson City
Term begins: Mar 14, 2018
Term expires: Oct 1, 2021
Ms. Kim Lackey
Member 12
St. Louis
Term begins: Jul 9, 2019
Term expires: Oct 1, 2022