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Functions of the Arkansas Governor’s Commission on People with Disabilities

The Arkansas Governor’s Commission on People with Disabilities invites you to become a part of a worthwhile project that enhances the chances for independence and full integration into society for outstanding students with disabilities. The Commission has functioned under several names since 1947. The current Commission was established by the enactment of ACT 911 in 1985. ACT 911 requires that thirteen or more of the twenty-five (25) members be individuals with disabilities.

The Commission is committed to:
Strengthening communication and cooperation between various disability groups.
Increasing the effectiveness of policy and program development regarding persons with disabilities.
Promoting full integration and participation of persons with disabilities.

At least 50% of the membership must be disabled. The Governor's Commission was established in 1947 by GovernorBen Laney at the request of President Harry S. Truman. The current Commission was established in 1985 to advocate for the rights and participation of persons with disabilities in Arkansas. The Commission membership is representative of all disabilities. Members are appointed by the Governor with 50% or more made up of individuals with disabilities.

Governor's Commission on People with Disabilities Membership List September 2000

Name	Address	Home phone	Work phone	E-mail
William Laughlin	19 Viajero Way Hot Springs Village, AR 71909	501-922-4202	501-922-4274	byrdo@gateway.net
Judy Scott	608 N. Hughes, Little Rock, AR 72205	501-663-9285	501-296-1810	judyjudy@alltel.net
Pat Marchese	12780 Southridge, Little Rock, AR 72212	501-221-0828	501-221-0828
Drew Willis	6506 Pleasant Place, Little Rock, AR 72205	501-664-4940	501-664-2061	landwillis@aol.com
Barron "Larry" Wood	913 West A. Street, North Little Rock, AR 72116	501-771-2849		user771153@aol.com
Brenda Scrimager	54 Woodlore Circle, Little Rock, AR 72211	501-227-4143		Bls@aristotle.net
Saundra Harris-Brent	501 West 22nd Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114	501-753-3890	501-280-0012 Fax:501-753-9741
Jearl Smith	100 Pine Crest Circle, Sheridan, AR 72150	870-942-4604	501-370-6616
Irby Shears	Post Office Box 13, Crumrod, AR 72328	870-827-6540	870-827-6345 Fax:870-827-6601	Ishears@webtv.net
Judith Breeding	9215 Sibley Hole Road, Little Rock, AR 72209-8874	501-455-0770	501-371-7000
Wayne Van Buren	1108 South Seattle Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801	501-968-4026	501-968-7339	wvanbure@troi.csw.net
Bing Bennett	Post Office Box 1511, Hot Springs, AR 71902	501-865-2448	501-624-4087 Fax:501-623-5746
Bobby Slagley	#6 Pinedale Cove, Mabelvale, AR 72103	501-455-2868	501-455-2041 Fax:501-455-2042	bslagley@aristotle.net
Rebecca Riggs	1712 North 28 Van Buren, AR 72956	501-474-4868	501-471-3160
Otis Stewart	Post Office Box 862, Jacksonville, AR 72078	501-985-0960	501-982-1711

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

John Wyvill, Commissioner	1616 Brookwood Drive, Little Rock, AR 72202		501-296-1606 Fax:501-296-1141
Robert Trevino	Office of the Governor, State Capitol, Little Rock, AR 72201		501-682-3662
Ginger Aumon	ADA Administrator, Arkansas Depart.of Human Services, Post Office Box 1437, Slot 536, Little Rock, AR 72203	501-955-2341	501-682-8920 Fax:501-682-8884 TDD:501-682-8933	gingeraumon@mail.state.ar.us