The Communication Access Services program provides communication access to Nevadans who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired. The program serves Nevadans of all ages and backgrounds, including late-deafened and older adults. Programs include Relay Nevada, providing access to phone services; Communication Access Service Centers, providing instruction in language acquisition, access to education, employment, healthcare and social services, and distribution and training of telecommunication equipment and assistive technology; Sign Language Interpreter and Communication Access Real Time Translation (CART) Registry, managing registry application and renewal, providing information on interpreters and CART providers who meet the minimum qualifications in this state; and Interpreting and Mentorship, providing sign language interpreting for the executive, judicial and legislative branches of state government, as well as mentoring for sign language interpreters in Nevada to enhance their skills in providing quality interpreting services.
Statutory Authority: NRS 427A.797; NRS 656A; NAC 656A