{"data":{"id":"us-nm/28-11b-2","jurisdiction":"us-nm","citation":"28-11B-2","heading":"Commission for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons; powers and duties.","body":"The commission for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons shall:\nA. supervise the activities of the executive director of the commission;\nB. identify the needs of the deaf and hard-of-hearing population of New Mexico;\nC. provide educational assistance to state agencies and, specifically, ensure agency compliance with regulations pertaining to deafness promulgated pursuant to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act;\nD. coordinate with state agencies providing services for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons;\nE. advocate for equal access to services and opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons;\nF. provide continuing education services to deaf and hard-of-hearing persons;\nG. assist in the establishment of a statewide interpreter referral service;\nH. review and coordinate certification and evaluation processes for interpreters;\nI. convene a minimum of four times each year in varying locations throughout the state; and\nJ. submit reports on its work for the preceding year to the governor and the legislature at least forty-five days prior to each regular legislative session.","path":["Chapter 28 - Human Rights","ARTICLE 11B Commission for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons"],"source_url":"https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa-unanno/en/item/18528/index.do","current_through":"2025-05-15","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:02:19Z","sha256":"9a8254064690c25c6f73ccc15844d2f31f0c9205ec89c3348f63de3351be142a","source_id":"us-nm","stale":false,"prev":"us-nm/28-11b-1","next":"us-nm/28-11b-3"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}