Establishes the New York Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to advocate for and coordinate services for the deaf and hard of hearing.
The bill enacts the "New York commission for the deaf and hard of hearing act," creating a commission as an executive agency. The commission will be composed of eleven voting members, including six who are deaf or hard of hearing. The commission will coordinate and advocate for the interests of deaf and hard of hearing individuals, including children, adults, and seniors. It will also provide educational programs, monitor state services, and make recommendations to the governor and legislature. The commission will be headed by a director and will submit an annual report.
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