(1) Compile information on the deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deaf-blind population;

(2) Advocate for the deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deaf-blind;

(3) Develop and monitor programs for deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deaf-blind persons; and

(4) Act to establish better communication and coordination among public and private agencies concerning access to services by deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deaf-blind persons. [L 1987, c 289, pt of §2; am L 1991, c 270, §2]