(a) The Kansas commission for the deaf and hard of hearing established by this act shall be the successor in every way to the powers, duties and functions of the Kansas commission for the deaf and hearing impaired in which the same were vested prior to the effective date of this act.

(b) Whenever the Kansas commission for the deaf and hearing impaired, or words of like effect, is referred to or designated by a statute, contract or other document, such reference or designation shall be deemed to apply to the Kansas commission for the deaf and hard of hearing.

(c) All orders or directives of the Kansas commission for the deaf and hearing impaired in existence on the effective date of this act shall continue to be effective and shall be deemed to be the orders or directives of the Kansas commission for the deaf and hard of hearing until revised, amended, repealed or nullified pursuant to law.

(d) The Kansas commission for the deaf and hard of hearing shall be a continuation of the Kansas commission for the deaf and hearing impaired.