Arkansas Governor's Commission on People with Disabilities

The Arkansas Governor’s Commission on People with Disabilities (AGCPD) was established through Act 911 of 1985 to create a program to promote the interests of Arkansans with disabilities. Commission members are appointed by the Governor with a majority made up of individuals with disabilities. Some of the duties of the AGCPD include advising and assisting the Governor in developing policies that are designed to address the needs of Arkansans with disabilities; working with state agencies and private providers to develop services and supports that assist Arkansans with disabilities; and providing information and referral services to Arkansans with disabilities who are in need of assistance.