NEVADA COMMISSION FOR PERSONS WHO ARE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
LEGISLATIVE POSITIONS
The Nevada Commission for Persons Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Speech Impaired will advocate for and support the following positions to ensure that all Nevada citizens have equal and full access to resources, services and opportunities in all aspects of community life.
2. Position on
Deaf Schools for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
3. Position on
Captioning for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
7. Position on
Policymaking for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
8. Position on Government and State
Agencies who Provide Services to People
who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
9. Position on
Education for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
11. Position on
Accessibility for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
12. Position on
Employment Equality for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
13. Position on
Deaf Centers for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
14. Position on
ADA and IDEA Policies for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Scope: The Nevada Commission for Persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NVCDHH) is established to provide advocacy on behalf of individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH), including the development of the Nevad State Plan for the Deaf (D), Hard of Hearing (HH), Speech-Impaired (SI), DeafBlind (DB), and Deaf Plus (D+). The Commission, established in 2017, works to promote full inclusion, equal access, and self-sufficiency of D/HH/SI/DB/D+ in the State of Nevada. As an advisory and advocacy body to the state, local government, policymakers, and stakeholders, the NVCDHH makes recommendations to address systemic barriers and to advocate for policies that enhance communication access, education, healthcare, employment, and community engagement. Statutory Authority: NRS 427A.70.