Continuing the President's Committee on Mental Retardation and Broadening Its Membership and Responsibilities
Headline: Continues and Broadens Committee on Mental Retardation Responsibilities
What it does: Federal departments and agencies must designate liaisons, provide requested information, and support the continued Committee on Mental Retardation.
- Adds up to 21 citizen advisory seats including self-advocates and family members.
- Requires federal agencies to assign liaison officers and share program information.
- Directs Health and Human Services to provide staff, facilities, and funding support.
Summary
This order continues the President's Committee on Mental Retardation and expands its membership and duties. It names specific federal officials as members and allows up to 21 citizen appointees, including self-advocates and family members.
The Committee will advise the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on evaluating programs, improving services, reducing incidence, and promoting community participation. Federal agencies are asked to designate liaison officers and provide information; the Department of Health and Human Services will provide staff and administrative support.
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