N.J. Admin. Code § 10:150-1.1

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 10:150-1.1 - Division history and purpose

(a) The New Jersey Division of the Deaf, established by law in 1977, began operations on May 15, 1978 as a division of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Industry. On April 28, 1989, the Division of the Deaf was transferred to the Department of Human Services from the Department of Labor as a result of a reorganization plan. The Division was renamed the Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

(b) The purpose of the Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is to act as an advocate for New Jersey's deaf and hard of hearing citizens by promoting increased accessibility to programs, services, and information routinely available to the state's general population. Programs and services of the Division are administered by a Director who is appointed by the Commissioner, Department of Human Services.

(c) The Division's services may include, but are not limited to:

1. Information and Referral;

2. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Day;

3. Interpreter Referral Service.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:150-1.1

Amended by R.1997 d.335, effective 8/18/1997.
See: 29 New Jersey Register 3731(a).
Deleted (c)4 (Dial-a-News Bulletin Board) and (c)5 (New Jersey Business and Agency Text Telephone Directory).