New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 150 - ORGANIZATION OF THE DIVISION OF THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Subchapter 2 - OPERATIONS AND SERVICES
Section 10:150-2.1 - Information and referral
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) The Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a clearinghouse for information on hearing loss in New Jersey. The Division distributes, upon request, information concerning assistive listening devices, telecommunication devices for the deaf, sign language, captioning, and other relevant topics.
(b) The Division serves as an advocate for deaf and hard of hearing persons seeking services from public and private agencies such as schools, courts, hospitals, employers and government.
(c) The Division makes available to the general public brochures and pamphlets which describe interpreting services, tips on communicating with the deaf, and information on how to use a TTY.
(d) The Division publishes the "Monthly Communicator" newsletter, which is distributed to deaf and hard of hearing individuals as well as professionals serving the deaf. The newsletter is a source of information for the deaf community involving cultural, social, educational and employment activities.
(e) The Division publishes the comprehensive publication entitled "Organizations Serving People With Hearing Loss in New Jersey."