Shreveport’s Tabatha Taylor has been appointed to the Governor’s Advisory Council on Disability Affairs (GACDA).
Taylor is currently the Executive Director of the non-profit Odyssey Foundation.
The Odyssey Foundation is a resource for families, health care providers, educators, industry, and communities of Louisiana to combat childhood obesity, other childhood illnesses; and to assist families of children with autism spectrum disorders.
The Governor’s Advisory Council on Disabilities Affairs (GACDA) was established by Gov. John Bel Edwards through Executive Order NO. JBE 2016-10 on April 7, 2016, to monitor state compliance with the Americans with Disabilities 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 disability issues and provide education, communication, and networking services concerning disability issues and needs for all Louisiana citizens. The council is composed of 31 members appointed by governor Edwards.
Support staff, facilities and resources for GACDA are provided by the Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs within the Governor’s Office of Programs and Planning.”
Taylor was sworn in as the Councilwoman for District A back in May, following Willie Bradford’s retirement.
THIS ARTICLE WAS PUBLISHED IN THE June 19 ISSUE OF FOCUS SB - THE INQUISITOR.