| (a) The words and terms defined in §101.905 of
this subchapter (relating to Definitions), when used in this division,
have the same meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
The use of the singular or plural is not meant to be limiting unless
the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(b) Board for Evaluation of Interpreters--Refers to
the DARS certification programs for interpreters for persons who are
deaf and hard of hearing created under Texas Human Resources Code §81.007.
(c) Board for Evaluation of Interpreters Advisory Board--Refers
to the advisory board appointed by the Executive Commissioner of the
Health and Human Services Commission, or the Executive Commissioner's
designee, to assist DARS in administering DARS' interpreter certification
programs, and authorized under Texas Human Resources Code §81.007.
(d) Certificate holder--An interpreter who was issued
a certificate by DARS under Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 81,
or Texas Government Code, Chapter 57. Unless otherwise noted, certificate
holder and interpreter have the same meaning.
(e) Consumer--Includes any individual, whether deaf,
hearing impaired, or hearing, who is part of an interpreted conversation.
(f) Director--The director of the Office for Deaf and
Hard of Hearing Services, Division for Rehabilitation Services, Department
of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.
(g) DHHS--The Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services,
which is part of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services,
Division for Rehabilitation Services.
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