Offices with Specific Focus

OFFICE OF BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT
The Office of Broadband Development assesses broadband coverage and gaps in service across Alabama. The Office researches grants on behalf of state agencies and local governments for the development of broadband in the state and collects and shares information with stakeholders, such as challenges, opportunities, resources, webinars, maps and public policies that enhance or hamper Broadband deployment and usage.

Director Kathy Johnson | (334) 353-2925 | kathy.johnson@obd.alabama.gov

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GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF FAITH-BASED AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE (SERVE ALABAMA)
Serve Alabama, The Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Volunteer Service, works to increase an ethic of service and volunteerism in the State of Alabama, strengthen the capacity of Alabama’s faith and community-based organizations, and promote collaboration among individuals and organizations striving to meet some of the greatest needs in our state.

Director Jon Mason | (334) 954-7440 | jon.mason@servealabama.gov | Website

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GOVERNOR’S OFFICE ON DISABILITY
The Governor’s Office on Disability was created to facilitate the inclusion of Alabamians with disabilities in education, employment, housing, transportation, health care, and leisure.

Executive Director Graham Sisson | (334) 293-7189 | graham.sisson@good.alabama.gov | Website

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ALABAMA RURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
The purpose of the Alabama Rural development Office is to improve and advance education, healthcare, and economic development in the rural areas of Alabama.

Director Ron Sparks | (334) 353-9522 | ron.sparks@rdo.alabama.gov | Website