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      The mission of the West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WVCDHH) is to advocate for, develop, and coordinate public policies, regulations, and programs to assure full and equal opportunity for persons who are deaf and hard of hearing in West Virginia.


Commission Seeks Comments on Deaf Child’s Bill of Rights Draft

 

Public Comment Period ending July 03, 2009

The WVCDHH has drafted a Deaf Child’s Bill of Rights (DCBR) modeled after similar bills in other states.  The purpose of this legislation is to raise awareness of the unique and complex needs of deaf and hard of hearing students in West Virginia with the ultimate goal being that increased awareness will lead to enhanced educational services.  In order to ensure that the bill satisfies this purpose, we are seeking comments from all stakeholders in the state.  Your feedback will assist us in revising and strengthening the bill and ensuring that we have addressed the most pertinent needs.  Our hope is to have this bill introduced in the 2010 legislative session.

 

Read the draft of the bill here.

 

Comments must be received by 5:00 on Friday, July 3, 2009 to be considered in the final draft.  The DCBR committee along with Board members will review all recommendations in July with the goal of sending the final draft to the legislature in August.  

 

You may submit comments here.  

 

You may also mail written comments to the Commission at:

West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Capitol Complex Building 6, Room 863

Charleston, WV 25305

 

If you have questions or need a disability accommodation to post a comment, please contact the Commission at 304-558-1675 (V/TTY) or 866-461-3578 (V/TTY). 


Board Member Nominations: The WVCDHH is looking for a few good board members. Nominations are being accepted for a certified teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing and for a parent of a deaf child. These members are appointed by the Governor. If interested, complete and submit the Nomination Form for Gubernatorial Appointment.

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