As mandated by Kansas Statute 75-5392, the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing comprises 17 members who are responsible for the policies and management of the Commission. The membership consists of the following:

• Five ex officio members. One member each shall represent:
  • Vocational rehabilitation services
  • Social services
  • The department of health and environment
  • The state board of education
  • The state school for the deaf
• Twelve members appointed by the governor:
• Six Deaf or hard of hearing members, one of which shall represent the Kansas Association of the Deaf
• A speech-language pathologist
• A representative of the state registry of interpreters for the deaf
• A psychologist, nurse, teacher, rehabilitation counselor or social worker serving the deaf or hard of hearing
• A hearing parent of a deaf or hard of hearing person
• A clinical audiologist
• An otolaryngologist

Kansas Statute 75-5392
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If you are interested in becoming a commission member, visit the Governor's website for more information. www.governor.ks.gov/appointments.htm. You may send a letter of interest and a completed Appointment Questionnaire by e-mail or regular mail to:
E-mail: appointments@ks.gov
Appointments Office
Statehouse, Room 226-S
Topeka, Kansas 66612

List of boards and commissions and upcoming expirations:
www.kssos.org/forms/communication/boards.pdf