Section 1466 - Powers and duties of Advisory Council for the Deaf and Hard of HearingThe Advisory Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Make recommendations in accordance with such policy and practice to the several executive and administrative departments, boards and commissions of the Commonwealth and to any public or private agencies therein which may be in any way concerned with work with or for the deaf or hard of hearing.(2) Advocate services affecting hard of hearing individuals in the areas of public services, job training and placement, health care and educational opportunity.(3) Act as a bureau of information for the deaf and hard of hearing to State agencies and public institutions providing services to the deaf and hard of hearing and to local agencies and programs.1986, Dec. 16, P.L. 1621, No. 184, § 6, effective in 90 days. Amended 1997, June 25, P.L. 334, No. 37, § 3, effective in 60 days.