New Mexico § 28-10-2 - Governor's commission on disability; powers and duties

§ 28-10-2. Governor's commission on disability; powers and duties

The governor's commission on disability shall establish and maintain a comprehensive

statewide program designed to encourage and promote attention to the concerns of the

training and employment of individuals with disabilities in this state. To further this purpose, the commission shall: A. cooperate with the president's committee on employment of individuals with disabilities

and other federal efforts on behalf of disability concerns; B. cooperate with all employers and training leaders, both public and private, in

locating or developing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities; C. encourage and assist in the organization and operation of committees at the community

level, the chairs of which shall automatically become members of the advisory council

authorized under Section 28-10-4 NMSA 1978; D. assist state, local and federal agencies to coordinate their activities to secure

maximum utilization of funds and efforts that aid in the training and employment of

individuals with disabilities; E. enter into written agreements with public and private employers, unions and rehabilitation

agencies for the purpose of achieving the maximum employment of individuals with disabilities; F. inform individuals with disabilities who are seeking jobs of specific facilities

available to assist them in locating suitable training and employment; G. conduct educational programs via publications and other means to acquaint the public,

the legislature and the governor with the abilities and the accomplishments of individuals

with disabilities; H. promote the elimination of architectural barriers in construction so as to make

buildings used by the public readily accessible to and usable by persons with physical

limitations; I. make such rules as it determines advisable for the conduct of its own business; J. designate standing committees related to state planning, community organization,

public relations and information, legislative action, federal coordination, state

coordination, youth, medical rehabilitation, employers and awards; K. designate such special committees as necessary for undetermined periods to carry

out special short-term programs; L. establish and administer a residential accessibility modification program to assist

low-income individuals with disabilities to make accessibility modifications to residential

dwellings as needed to enable those individuals with disabilities to remain in their

homes or to leave institutional settings and be reintegrated into the community; M. give advice and testimony on disability concerns to the governor or the legislature

or any committee established by them, upon request; and N. provide training to state and local law enforcement officers regarding matters

pertaining to accessible parking for persons with disabilities.