The Nevada Commission for Persons Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing is charged with the advocacy on behalf of people who are deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired, including the annual development of the Nevada State Plan for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Speech Impaired, Deaf-Blind, and Deaf Plus. This state plan includes a series of recommendations to meet the needs of this population and ensure equal communication access in services throughout the state. Statutory Authority: NRS 427A.740