Directs the superintendent of the New York State Police to prepare a visor card for the deaf or hard of hearing to enable police to respond to traffic stops involving the deaf or hard of hearing and avoid conflict and escalation because of difficulty communicating.
Establishes the commission of the deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing; requires the commission of the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing to transmit complaints in matters affecting the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing communities to the vulnerable persons' central register; repeals provisions relating to the New York state interagency coordinating council for services to persons who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing.
Establishes the commission of the deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing; requires the commission of the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing to transmit complaints in matters affecting the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing communities to the vulnerable persons' central register; repeals provisions relating to the New York state interagency coordinating council for services to persons who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing.
Establishes the commission of the deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing; requires the commission of the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing to transmit complaints in matters affecting the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing communities to the vulnerable persons' central register; repeals provisions relating to the New York state interagency coordinating council for services to persons who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing.
Requires the state interagency coordinating council for services to persons who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing to develop and implement a training program to educate first responders on effective communication with deaf and hard of hearing individuals in emergency situations.
Enacts the "New York commission for the deaf and hard of hearing act".
Establishes a deaf and hard of hearing outreach program to facilitate communication between deaf and hard of hearing individuals and law enforcement personnel.
Establishes a deaf and hard of hearing outreach program to facilitate communication between deaf and hard of hearing individuals and law enforcement personnel.
Directs the superintendent of state police to develop and institute arrest policies and procedures for instances where police are arresting an individual who has responsibility for a person with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Relates to the operation of a motor vehicle by deaf or hard of hearing drivers; provides that no deaf or hard of hearing driver shall be required to wear a hearing aid while operating a motor vehicle provided that their vehicle is equipped with a full view mirror.