{"id":26288,"date":"2014-02-13T17:26:26","date_gmt":"2014-02-13T23:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=26288"},"modified":"2014-02-13T17:26:26","modified_gmt":"2014-02-13T23:26:26","slug":"public-hearings-stap-mcallen-houston-austin-dallas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2014\/02\/13\/public-hearings-stap-mcallen-houston-austin-dallas\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Hearings STAP – McAllen, Houston, Austin, Dallas"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tPublic Hearings STAP<\/strong>
\n<\/h2>\n

\n\tCITY: McAllen, Houston, Austin, Dallas\n<\/p>\n

\n\tWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.dars.state.tx.us\/dhhs\/stap.shtml<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tNotice of Public Hearings and Opportunity for Public Comment:  Revisions to the Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program, Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services\n<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS), is seeking public input and written comment on potential changes to the Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP). The purpose of the public meetings is to gather input on the current program for potential changes. Information regarding the current program and potential changes can be found on the STAP webpage.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tThe public hearings listed below will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tFebruary 21, 2014<\/strong>
\n\tValley Association for Independent Living
\n\t3012 N McColl Road
\n\tMcAllen, Texas 78501\n<\/p>\n

\n\tFebruary 24, 2014<\/strong>
\n\tNeighborhood Centers Inc.
\n\tRipley House
\n\t4410 Navigation Blvd
\n\tHouston, Texas 77011\n<\/p>\n

\n\tFebruary 25, 2014<\/strong>
\n\tJohn H. Winters Complex
\n\t701 W. 51st Street
\n\tPublic Hearing Room 125-C, 125-E, and 125-W
\n\tAustin, Texas 78756\n<\/p>\n

\n\tFebruary 27, 2014<\/strong>
\n\tAbility Connection Texas
\n\t8802 Harry Hines Blvd
\n\tDallas, Texas 75234\n<\/p>\n

\n\tPersons who have communication or other accommodation needs who are planning to attend a public hearing should contact the DARS Inquiries Line at 1-800-628-5115 or by email at DARS.Inquiries@dars.state.tx.us. Request for accommodations should be made five business days before the date of the hearing.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tDARS will be taking written comment from January 31, 2014, to February 28, 2014. Written comments may be submitted electronically to david.johnson@dars.state.tx.us or sent by postal mail to:\n<\/p>\n

\n\tTexas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
\n\tOffice for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
\n\tAttention: David Johnson
\n\tPO Box 12904
\n\tAustin, Texas 78711\n<\/p>\n

\n\tFor questions, compliments or complaints call the DARS Inquiries Line: 1-800-628-5115\n<\/p>\n

\n\tCONTACT PERSON NAME: David Johnson
\n\tCONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: david.johnson@dars.state.tx.us
\n\tCONTACT TELEPHONE #: (512)524-3808 VP<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Public Hearings STAP CITY: McAllen, Houston, Austin, Dallas WEBSITE: http:\/\/www.dars.state.tx.us\/dhhs\/stap.shtml Notice of Public Hearings and Opportunity for Public Comment:  Revisions to the Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program, Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services The Texas Department of Assistive and…<\/p>\n

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