The Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs (GODA) strives to serve as an informational resource for people with disabilities, their families and the agencies that serve them. 

GODA was established and designed by the Governor’s Office to adequately educate, address and resolve issues relative to the disability community. It is our goal to promote, encourage and support citizens with disabilities so they may have an equal opportunity to actively participate in all aspects of life.

There are numerous state and community organizations across Louisiana that work in partnership with GODA. It is their collaboration and partnership that enable us to facilitate positive progress for Louisiana citizens with disabilities.

Click here for our list of resources.

 


 

GODA Annual Conference 

Click here to access recordings from past GODA Conferences: 20232022 and 2021 

For questions, concerns, or requests for accommodations, please email Disability.Affairs@la.gov or call (225) 219-7553.

 


News from the Office of Disability Affairs

Each month the Office of Disability Affairs puts together a newsletter with details about past and upcoming events, as well as other important information for people with disabilities and their loved ones. Get all the latest from our most recent issue.

Click here to read our newsletters

July 2024

June 2024

April/May 2024

 


 

Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs

The Governor’s Advisory Council on Disability Affairs (GACDA) was established to monitor state compliance with the Americans with Disability Act and to advise the governor on the needs of individuals with disabilities in Louisiana. GACDA is also charged with assisting the Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs with the resolution of state disabilities issues and provide education, communication, and networking services concerning disability issues and needs for all Louisiana citizens. GACDA operates under Executive Order JML 24-42 and is composed of 9 members appointed by Governor Landry.

 


Staff

Jamar Ennis, Executive Director

Liam Doyle, Assistant Director

Tillie Carrier, Senior Coordinator

 


In Memory of April Dunn.

The office is eager to address any issues or concerns that you may have. We welcome your comments and ideas for making positive changes. We are strongly committed to assisting Louisiana citizens with disabilities and are truly honored to focus on the abilities of those we serve.

Phone:

(225) 219-7553

Or Call the Governor's Toll-Free Constituent Help Line:

(844) 860-1413 

Email:

disability.affairs@la.gov 

Click here for upcoming meetings of the Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs.