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Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Data Current as of: 10/29/2007
MISSION
All functions and services are carried out in order to enable deaf and hard of hearing individuals to have access to information, services, education, and opportunities which will be equal to those of able-bodied people who hear and which will enable each deaf and hard of hearing individual to live productively and independently while assuming fullest responsibilities as a citizen.Web Site:
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2agencylanding&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Government&L2=Departments+and+Divisions&L3=Massachusetts+Commission+for+the+Deaf+and+Hard+of+Hearing&sid=Eeohhs2
Governing Laws:
Statutes
| MGL C. 6 s. 191 | Definitions |
| MGL C. 6 s. 192 | Commission for the deaf and hard of hearing; creation; financing; agreements; regulations |
| MGL C. 6 s. 193 | Commissioner |
| MGL C. 6 s. 194 | Functions of commission |
| MGL C. 6 s. 195 | Advisory council |
| MGL C. 6 s. 196 | Interpreter referral service |
| MGL C. 6 s. 197 | Telecommunication devices; rental, lease or sale |
| MGL C. 6 s. 198 | Advice to other agencies; provision of requested resources |
| MGL C. 6 s. 199 | Records of commission; confidentiality |