Seeking Members for the Full Commission Board

The Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NCDHH) is seeking an individual that is interested in serving on the Board.  Our legislation requires the following:  three deaf; three hard of hearing and three professionals who are knowledgeable in deafness and hearing loss issues.  Effective January 31, 2012, there will be one vacancy for a hard of hearing representative that is able to express themself in sign language. 

The Commission conducts quarterly meetings, generally with the meeting occurring on a Friday.  Normally, the meeting times are 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  In addition, the Commission members must serve on a subcommittee, which generally meets during the board meeting or possibly an additional four times a year.  Members are reimbursed for their travel expenses.

Anyone interested in becoming a Full Commission Member needs to submit an application to the Governor’s Board and Commission Office, attention Ms. Peggy King, PO Box 94848, Lincoln, NE  68509-4848.  Contact Ms. King at (402) 471-1971 (voice) or (402) 471-2414 (tty) or apply online at http://www.governor.nebraska.gov/bc/board_comm.html