Mission Statement
The Subcommittee’s mission shall be to serve in an advisory capacity as a resource to the Division in recommending policy for and the development and implementation of telecommunications services, equipment distribution and advocacy for Nevadans with communication disabilities.
Purpose
The
Subcommittee acts as a liaison between Telecommunication service providers,
service programs and the community. NRS 427A.797 authorizes the provision of
telecommunications access for people who are deaf or have severely impaired
speech or hearing. The law mandates the Division develop a registry for
interpreters for the Deaf and Caption providers. The group acts a subcommittee
to, and will report to the Nevada Commission on Services for Persons with
Disabilities through the Social Services Program Specialist responsible for the
aforementioned services.
Olmstead/Strategic Planning Subcommittee