GCDSE Self-Advocacy & Leadership Committee

The document records the minutes of the Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education (GCDSE) Self‑Advocacy & Leadership Committee meeting held on July 16, 2026. The committee discussed upcoming virtual training events, legislative priorities, and statewide advocacy updates. No procurement, grant, or contract opportunity is described; the content is purely informational for stakeholders and the public. • Meeting date: July 16, 2026 (11:00 a.m. – 12:17 p.m.) • Primary contact: Lanny Mommsen (Committee staff) • Topics covered: Fall virtual training “Advocacy, We Can Make a Difference,” updates on disability employment guidelines, legislative candidacy, terminology for disability legislation, federal advocacy resources • No bid, RFP, or funding solicitation is included. • Future meeting scheduled for September 2026 (date TBD).