News and Updates
October 2023: The Governor’s Commission on People with Disabilities celebrates its 75th anniversary. GCPD receives the Governor’s Recognition Award at the United Voices: Engage for Change Summit in Madison.
In 1948, the Governor’s Commission was established with one goal: to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
In 1976, the organization’s mission was expanded to encompass various aspects of disability in Wisconsin and it became the Governor’s Commission on People with Disabilities (GCPD).
Unlike other disability councils in state government, the Governor’s Commission’s focus spans the full range of disabilities, and six of its members represent specific disability constituencies.
The Commission of Governors shall have the following duties:
Advise the Governor and state agencies on issues facing persons with disabilities Review laws affecting persons with disabilities Promote the effective administration of publicly administered or supported programs that assist persons with disabilities Facilitate the collection, dissemination, and incorporation of adequate information about persons with disabilities for public planning purposes at all levels of government Promote public awareness of the needs and capabilities of persons with disabilities Encourage effective involvement of persons with disabilities in government
GCPD values your input regarding programs, policies, and laws that affect people with disabilities. GCPD engages in and recommends changes to programs and policies for people with disabilities.
GCPD does not provide financial assistance to, direct service provision, supervision, legal advice, or enforcement for any business, facility, provider, or service that violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For additional resource links, please visit GCPD’s Resources webpage.
If you have any questions or comments, please email Lisa Sobczk at [email protected] or call 608-266-5364 (Voice), TTY/TDD/Relay: WI Relay 711.