Section 185.190 – Meetings; quorum; duties of chairperson.
The Oregon Disabilities Commission shall meet at a place, date and hour determined by the commission. The commission shall meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or a majority of the members of the commission. A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction […]
Section 185.200 – Compensation and expenses.
Members of the Oregon Disabilities Commission shall receive compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495. Travel and per diem for state employees shall be compensated by the commission. [1983 c.726 §11; 1989 c.224 §24]
Section 185.225 – Standards for sign language interpreters in public schools; rules.
The State Board of Education shall adopt by rule standards for sign language interpreters for persons in the public schools who are deaf or hard of hearing. In developing the standards, the state board shall consult with the advisory committee created under ORS 410.740 and the Director of Human Services. [1991 c.365 §4; 2005 c.663 […]
Section 185.230 – Contract to provide sign language interpreters for state agencies; fees.
(1) Any public agency may contract with the Department of Human Services for the coordination and provision of sign language interpreter services. (2) From funds available under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall contract with certified sign language interpreters to provide, for a fee established by rule of the department, sign language interpretation […]
Section 185.150 – Duties.
The duties of the Oregon Disabilities Commission may include: (1) Identifying and hearing the concerns of individuals with disabilities; (2) Publicizing the needs and concerns of individuals with disabilities as they relate to the full achievement of economic, social, legal and political equity; (3) Advising the Department of Human Services, the Governor, the Legislative Assembly […]
Section 185.155 – Monitoring of progress of institutions of higher education and colleges in eliminating barriers to access.
The Oregon Disabilities Commission shall monitor the progress of each institution or college in accomplishing the elimination of barriers to access and shall be consulted if access needs and priorities determined by the physical access committee are significantly revised. The commission may recommend revision if the commission believes the needs or priorities, or both, should […]
Section 185.170 – Retaliation for legislative testimony prohibited.
No employer shall retaliate against any employee member of the Oregon Disabilities Commission for any testimony given by the member of the commission before the Legislative Assembly or a legislative committee. [1983 c.726 §7; 1989 c.224 §21]
Section 185.110 – Definitions for ORS 185.110 to 185.230.
As used in ORS 185.110 to 185.230, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Advocate self-help group” means any organized group of individuals with disabilities who have joined together for purposes of informing the public of their needs and obtaining resources, services and benefits for their membership. (2) “Consumer” means an individual with a disability, or […]
Section 185.130 – Oregon Disabilities Commission; qualifications.
(1) The Oregon Disabilities Commission is created within the Department of Human Services. The commission consists of 15 members appointed by the Governor for not more than two consecutive four-year terms. (2) Prior to making appointments, the Governor shall request and consider recommendations from advocate self-help groups and other interested public and private agencies. (3) […]
Section 185.140 – Advisory function.
(1) The Oregon Disabilities Commission shall: (a) Advise the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Health Authority, the Governor, the Legislative Assembly and appropriate state agency administrators on services and resources needed to serve individuals with disabilities and recommend action by the Governor, the Legislative Assembly, state agencies, other governmental entities and the private sector […]