1. (a) The council shall advocate on behalf of persons with disabilities by providing information and advice to:

   1. (1) state and local officials;
   2. (2) the governor;
   3. (3) the general assembly; and
   4. (4) the United States Congress.

2. (b) The council shall promote private and public sector partnerships to advance:

   1. (1) the act;
   2. (2) the federal Americans with Disabilities Act;
   3. (3) the federal Fair Housing Act; and
   4. (4) other legislation that protects and benefits persons with disabilities and families of individuals with disabilities.

3. (c) The council shall provide leadership in the development, adoption, and implementation of public policy to create partnerships between the public and private sector to advance the goals of:

   1. (1) independence;
   2. (2) community inclusion;
   3. (3) productivity; and

   4. (4) integration;

      of people with disabilities in all aspects of society.

4. (d) The council is designated as the single state agency to administer the act.

As added by P.L.21-2004, SEC.1.