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Mission Statement
Benchmarks - Goals and Objectives of the Commission
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Mission Statement

The mission of the Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is to improve the quality of life for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people of all ages by providing assistance, advocacy and access to services and information.

Goals

Expand programs and services in Nebraska for deaf and hard of hearing persons.
Implement new programs through collaboration with consumer groups, The Governor, legislature, organizations, institutions and agencies.
To ensure and implement effective access of interpreting services by collaborating with consumer groups, organizations and agencies.

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Benchmarks - Goals and Objectives of the Commission

Goal 1

Expand programs and services in Nebraska for deaf and hard of hearing persons.

Objectives for Goal 1

To contact agencies and consumers to conduct accessibility awareness and hearing loss education.
To increase promotion and visibility.
To conduct community awareness workshops annually for consumers, civic groups, service providers, etc for awareness & educational needs for deaf and hard of hearing people.

posted 8/4/09

Goal 2

Implement new programs through collaboration with consumer groups, The Governor, legislature, organizations, institutions and agencies.

Objectives for Goal 2

To create a political action network.
To develop a packet/poster of information for service providers.
To provide awareness training to hospitals and law enforcement. To create equal access in medical/legal settings.
To conduct a statewide awareness day on hearing loss and deafness.
To conduct a Technology Expo
To conduct agency health fairs, booths, demonstrations.
To increase vendors throughout the state.

posted 8/4/09

Goal 3 - this goal is currently on hold until a decision is made on the Public Information Officer position

Broaden the collection and disseminstion of information on Hearing Loss and Deafness

Objectives for Goal 3

To reseach, gather and expand the dissemination of information through electronic/visual mediums.
To disseminate brochures and service information through a yearly phased approach to audiologists, hospitals, nursing homes/assisted living facilitites and others.
To disseminate inforamtion and education to persons with a hearing loss on emergency preparedness.
To promote the media center.
To create interium committees as needed to study particular issues.
Increase interpreter referral numbers.

posted 8/4/09

Goal 4

Ensure full access to comprehensive mental health, alcoholism and substance abuse services for deaf and hard of hearing persons by collaborating with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, regional programs and other providers.

Objectives for Goal 4

To expand collaboration with mental healht regional programs.
To conduct routine training related to mental health topics to deaf and hard of hearing organizations.
To expand awareness and training on a statewide level to Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assualt Coalitions and community domestic vilence shelters and programs.

posted 8/4/09

Goal 5

To ensure and implement effective access of interpreting services by collaborating with consumer groups, organizations and agencies.

Objectives for Goal 5

Information consumer groups & agencies about how to use an interpreter and our referral system.
Understand the relationship between interpreters and consumers.
Train and recognize Nebraska Interpreters.
Coordinate with RID & NeRID in improving and enhancing interpreter's academic environment.

posted 8/4/09

Contact the Commission Offices
Lincoln Office
4600 Valley Road Suite 420
Lincoln NE 68510-4844
(402) 471-3593 v/tty
Fax: (402) 471-3067
Toll Free: 1-800-545-6244 v/tty
E-mail Address: ncdhh.lincoln@nebraska.gov
Directions/Map to the Lincoln Office *

Omaha Office
1313 Farnam On-The-Mall
Omaha NE 68102-1836
(402) 595-3991 v/tty
Fax: (402) 595-2509
Toll Free: 1-877-248-7836 v/tty
E-mail Address: ncdhh.omaha@nebraska.gov
Directions/Map to the Omaha Office *

North Platte Office
200 South Silber Room 207
North Platte NE 69101-4298
(308) 535-6600 v/tty
Fax: (308) 535-8175
Toll Free: 1-888-713-3118 v/tty
E-mail Address: ncdhh.northplatte@nebraska.gov
Directions/Map to the North Platte Office *

Scottsbluff Office
PO Box 1500
4500 Avenue I
Scottsbluff NE 69363-4907
(308) 633-1207 v/tty
Fax: (308) 632-1313
Toll Free: 1-888-588-5598 v/tty
E-mail Address: ncdhh.scottsbluff@nebraska.gov

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