Office of
the Governor
Governor's Office of Disability Affairs
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.
GOLD Awards
Click Here to nominate someone for the GOLD Awards
Nominations Close November 1st
Art Contest
Click Here to enter the GODA inclusive art contest
GODA Annual Conference
Click Here to join us for our 2024 Annual Conference
Click here to access recordings from past GODA Conferences: 2023, 2022 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
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:
Click here for upcoming meetings of the Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs.