Department for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Department for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Regulations Governing Interpreter Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
[22 VAC 20 ‑ 30]
Chapter Information
| Description | This regulation establishes programmatic rules for the maintenance of the Code-authorized Directory of Qualified Interpreters and the Virginia Quality Assurance Screening Program. |
| State Authority | Virginia Code Section 51.5-112.9 and 51.5-113 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
1. To protect public health, safety, and welfare with the least possible costs and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. 2. To provide a mechanism which ensures that only Code-defined qualified interpreters are listed in the Statewide Directory of Qualified Interpreters. 3. To provide a framework for screening interpreters and transliterators that allows for maximum participation in a cost-effective manner. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (2) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Eric Raff / Director |
| Address: |
1602 Rolling Hills Drive, Suite 203 Henrico, VA 23229-5012 |
| Email Address: | eric.raff@vddhh.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804) 404-9090 FAX: (804) 662-9718 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Directory of Qualified Interpreters and Quality Assurance Screening | Final | Stage withdrawn on 02/26/2003 after submission to the Registrar. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 5/17/2013 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |