The Board for Professional and Occupational Regulation was requested to perform a study for the licensure of Sign Language Interpreters.  Public comments will be received beginning September 2, 2019, through September 16, 2019.  Public hearings will be conducted as follows:

If you are unable to attend a public hearing to provide comment, you may do so beginning Monday, September 2, 2019, via the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall website or to the following:

Email:  Attention:  Kathleen R. Nosbisch, Executive Director - BPOR@DPOR.Virginia.gov

Mail:  Kathleen R. Nosbisch, DPOR, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA  23233

Fax:  Attention:  Kathleen R. Nosbisch - (866) 465-6206

In addition, there will be an American Sign Language Video on this announcement posted at the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing from September 2, 2019 through September 16, 2019.  Individuals who use sign language may submit their comments by video at BPOR@DPOR.Virginia.gov.  

Any written comments must be received by close of business on Monday, September 16, 2019, in order to be considered by the Board studying this matter.