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Georgia Commission for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing (GCDHH)
The Georgia Commission for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing was created in 2007 and serves to:
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- Advocate on behalf of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing by working to ensure those persons have equal access to the services, programs, and opportunities available to others;
- Assist persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and parents of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing who are students in advocating for equal access to services, programs, and opportunities;
- Advise the governor, general assembly, commissioner of Human Services, and commissioner of Community Health on the development of policies, programs, and services affecting persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and on the use of appropriate federal and state moneys for such purposes;
- Create a public awareness of the special needs and potential of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing;
- Recommend to the governor, general assembly, commissioner of Human Services, and commissioner of Community Health legislation designed to improve the economic and social conditions of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing in this state;
- Propose solutions to problems of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing in the areas of education, employment, human rights, human services, health, housing, and other related programs;
- Work with other state and federal agencies and private organizations to promote economic development for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing;
- Coordinate its efforts with other state and local agencies serving persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.
All meetings are currently scheduled from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. unless otherwise stated. Everyone is invited to attend. Individuals who would like to attend, please e-mail lepsi@dhs.ga.gov or call 404-657-5244 for virtual meeting information.
Commission Quarterly Meeting Dates:
- The next quarterly meeting is scheduled for January 2021. Please check back for exact date for the meeting.
Related Links
- Click here to view Chuck Leavell, Georgia Music Hall of Fame member, discuss the importance of hearing loss prevention.
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Information about the Stakeholder Advisory Committee
Información sobre el Comité Asesor de Actores en español.
- Apply to serve on the Advisory Committee,
click here .
Solicite participar en el Comité Asesor,haga clic aquí para español .
- House Bill 844
Adobe Acrobat format, 45KB. - GCDHH Members
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