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2020 Governor's Office of Disability Affairs Conference

The Governor's Office of Disability Affairs (GODA) will host its annual conference on July 23rd and 24th. The theme for the 2020 GODA Conference is "The 30th Anniversary of the ADA in the Midst of a Pandemic."

The 2020 GODA Conference will serve as a statewide forum for public and private entities, advocates, elected officials, educators, employers, and service providers to gain essential information and resources regarding accessibility with an emphasis on how COVID-19 is affecting all aspects of life and what is being done and can be done to mitigate the negative impact.
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Thursday, July 23
8:30-9:00 Welcome by Governor Edwards
9:00-9:50 Vision and Priorities for Students with Disabilities - State Supt. of Education Dr. Cade Brumley
10:00-11:15 K-12 Education for Students with Disabilities during the Pandemic
12:00-12:50 Disability History and Culture - Lillian Dejean
1:00-1:50 LA Dept of Health Services for People with Disabilities during the Pandemic
2:00-2:50 COVID and Hurricane Season: Emergency Preparedness for Families with Disabilities
3:00-4:15 Accessibility Law

Friday, July 24
8:30-9:45 Options in Higher Education for Students with Disabilities
10:00-10:50 Supported Decision Making and other legal options
11:00-11:50 Vocational Rehabilitation Services during the Pandemic
12:30-1:45 Affordable, Accessible Housing for People with Disabilities
2:00-3:15 Transportation for People with Disabilities
3:30-4:20 Voting Accessibility