Section 1464 - Establishment of regional service centers(a) Plan for regional services.--Within two years of the effective date of this act, the Director of the Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing shall, based on recommendations by the Advisory Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, develop a plan for implementing regional services for the hard of hearing in accordance with the guidelines expressed in this section.(b) Purpose of regional offices.--The purpose of the regional offices for the hard of hearing shall be to:(1) Inform deaf and other hard of hearing persons and their families of services offered locally and elsewhere and to coordinate their referral to the appropriate public or private agencies.(2) Coordinate communication between deaf and other hard of hearing persons and the desired agencies or organizations and to promote the accessibility of community services to hard of hearing persons.(3) Coordinate the provision of interpreting services to hard of hearing persons.(4) Promote expanded adult educational opportunities for hard of hearing persons.(5) Coordinate the provision of instruction in sign language to persons in community agencies.(6) Inform interested staff of community and professional organizations about the nature of deafness and hearing impairments and the capabilities of deaf and other hard of hearing persons.(7) Serve as an advocate for the rights and needs of people with hearing impairments, including deaf and hard of hearing persons having multiple disabilities (e.g., deaf-blind).(8) Perform the duties and responsibilities outlined in this section only to the extent that they do not conflict with or duplicate services currently provided by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.1986, Dec. 16, P.L. 1621, No. 184, § 4, effective in 90 days. Amended 1997, June 25, P.L. 334, No. 37, § 1, effective in 60 days.