429—1.1 (216A) Function. The division of deaf services, within the department of human rights, was created pursuant to Iowa Code section 216A.1 and is required to coordinate, implement, and provide services to deaf and hard-of-hearing citizens. The commission on the deaf is responsible for establishing policies for the division of deaf services programs to be carried out by the administrator of the division as set out in Iowa Code section 216A.114.