Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What does the Governor's Committee do?

A. As specified in Assembly Bill 925 (effective January 1, 2003), the Governor's Committee consults with and advises the Labor and Workforce Development Agency and the Health and Human Services Agency on all issues related to full inclusion in the workforce of people with disabilities, including the development of a sustainable, comprehensive strategy.

For more information, please see the "About the Governor's Committee" page.

Q. How does the Governor's Committee work?

A. It is mandated to meet quarterly, in conjunction with the California Health Incentives Improvement Project (CHIIP).

The public is encouraged to attend these meetings. For upcoming meeting information, please see Meetings and Events.

Q. How can I find out when there is a public meeting scheduled?

A. Meeting notices are posted on the Governor's Committee Web site under Meetings and Events. The Governor's Committee encourages the public to join its members for its various meetings and events throughout the state.

Q. Can the Governor's Committee help me find a job?

A. For job search assistance, please contact a local One-Stop Career Center and/or access the CalJOBS^SM Web site. Although the Governor's Committee is not a job placement agency, it provides leadership in California to increase the number of people with disabilities in the California workforce. The Governor's Committee is comprised of decision-makers and leaders from the private and public sectors whose expertise is essential in supporting and building systems that promote universal access, remove barriers to work, and enable people with disabilities to gain independence and economic self-sufficiency. Also, see our Resources listing for other job search tools.

Q. Is the Governor's Committee part of a national network?

A. The Governor's Committee is part of a national network that includes the National Association of Governors' Committees. The Governor's Committee participates in several special projects, such as the National Disability Employment Awareness Month campaign each October, and the nationwide Youth Leadership Forum.

Q. What is the California Health Incentives Improvement Project (CHIIP), and how is it related to the Governor's Committee?

A. The CHIIP is a project funded by a grant from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for the purpose of removing barriers to the gainful employment of people with disabilities, particularly health care and personal assistance barriers. Representatives from the CHIIP are members of the Governor's Committee. The CHIIP Steering Committee meets quarterly with the Governor's Committee, as the two organizations share a common vision and similar goals.

For comments and questions or to become more involved, contact:

California Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
P.O. Box 826880, MIC 21
Sacramento, CA 94820-0001

Voice: (916) 654-8055
Toll Free: (800) 695-0350
TTY: (916) 654-9820
Fax: (916) 654-9821