Ind. Code § 12-12-7-1 Unit defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "unit" refers to the unit of services for the deaf and hard of hearing established by IC 12-12-1-2.
[1992 Revision Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
Ind. Code ch. 12-12-7
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in effectInd. Code § 12-12-7-2 Services to be provided by unit
Sec. 2. The unit shall do the following:
(1) Refer individuals who are deaf and individuals who are hard of hearing to the appropriate agencies to serve the individuals' needs.
(2) Coordinate state, local, and private efforts to serve individuals who are deaf and individuals who are hard of hearing.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-19-1.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.89.
Ind. Code § 12-12-7-3 Telecommunications device for the deaf; development and implementation
Sec. 3. The unit may develop and implement a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) telephone relay service that operates twenty-four (24) hours a day.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-19-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 12-12-7-4 Contracts for the provision of services
Sec. 4. The division may contract for the services required by this chapter.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-19-3.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 12-12-7-5 Rules
Sec. 5. The unit and the division shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 creating standards (including ethical standards and grievance procedures) for interpreters and an enforcement mechanism for the interpreter standards.
As added by P.L.104-1996, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.272-1999, SEC.36; P.L.174-2025, SEC.40.
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