Position Statements

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.
 
1. Position on Voting Accessibility for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
 
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
 
4. Position on ASL Interpreters in Schools for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
 
5. Position on ASL Interpreters for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
 
6. Position on Services Provided to 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
 
10. Position on Public Accommodations 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
 
15. Position on Identifying Challenges and Solutions Related to Deaf Services in Nevada
 
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.