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Additional Access Publications > A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings
Types of Interpreting
Oral interpreting or oral transliteration: Typically used by Deaf or hard of hearing individuals who do not sign or who rely primarily on speech and speech-reading (also called lip reading...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
ADA25: #21 of 25 -- Text to 911
This also includes access for deaf and hard of hearing individuals to emergency 911 call centers. The NAD has long pushed for improved access to 911 centers....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
ADA25: #19 of 25 -- K-12
Department of Education and the U.S.Department of Justice worked together and released guidelines in November 2014 about what "Effective Communication" really means for deaf, hard of hearing...
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Links > General
Alternative Communication Services (ACS)
The mission of Alternative Communication Services (ACS) is to provide the highest quality voice-to-text and sign language services possible, delivering these services to consumers...
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Links > Federal Department or Agency
DOE and DOJ "Dear Colleague" Letter: and Frequently Asked Questions on Effective Communication for Students with Hearing, Vision, or Speech Disabilities in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools (Nov. 2014)
Frequently Asked Questions on Effective Communication for Students with Hearing, Vision, or Speech Disabilities in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > ANPRMS > Withdrawn: 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by State and Local Governments and Places of Public Accommodation; Equipment and Furniture (ANPRM)
II. Public Hearing
Public Hearing
The Department will hold at least one public hearing to solicit comments on the issues presented in this notice....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix C: Guidance on ADA Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations: 1991 Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 36.303 Auxiliary Aids and Services (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
Transcription services are used to relay aurally delivered material almost simultaneously in written form to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > ANPRMS > Withdrawn: 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities and Public Accommodations (ANPRM)
II. Public Hearing
The Department will hold a hearing to solicit comments on the issues presented in this notice. The Department plans to hold the public hearing during the 180-day public comment period....
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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Evacuation Preparedness: Taking Responsibility For Your Safety A Guide For People with Disabilities and Other Activity Limitations
Will you need assistance in an emergency evacuation?
Yes
No
Hearing loss (may require modification to the standard way emergency announcements, notifications and instructions are provided). ...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > ANPRMS > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Movie Captioning and Video Description ANPRM
II. Public Hearing
The Department will hold at least one public hearing to solicit comments on the issues presented in this notice....
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Legal Documents > WILLITS, et al v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES - Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims
H. Fairness Hearing
"Fairness Hearing" means the hearing to be held by the District Court, pursuant to Rule 23(e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, to determine whether the settlement set forth in this...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities NPRM (2008 Title III NPRM)
§ 36.303(b) Examples
(b) Examples. The term auxiliary aids and services includes--
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (with amendments issued through Aug. 2015)
§27.127(a) Opportunity for hearing.
(a) Opportunity for hearing....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 24 CFR Part 8—Nondiscrimination Based on Handicap in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (with amendments issued through Dec. 2007)
§8.58(a) Opportunity for hearing
(a) Opportunity for hearing....
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Additional Access Publications > Comparison: 2010 and 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design - Scoping Requirements
216 Signs
installed assistive listening systems are required by 4.1.3(19)(b) the availability of such systems shall be identified with signage that includes the international symbol of access for hearing...
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Equality of Opportunity: The Making of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Congressional Hearings
Congressional Hearings
The highlights of the 1988 ADA campaign were the congressional hearings held in September and October....
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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Evacuation Preparedness: Taking Responsibility For Your Safety A Guide For People with Disabilities and Other Activity Limitations
Introduction
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Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
302.4 Without Hearing
Where an audible mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user hearing....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM
302.4 Without Hearing
Where an auditory mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user hearing....
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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Evacuation Preparedness: Taking Responsibility For Your Safety A Guide For People with Disabilities and Other Activity Limitations
Emergency Evacuation Preparedness: Take Responsibility for Your Safety
We did not hear about others whose activity limitations prevented them from successfully evacuating....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix B: Preamble to Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations Preamble)
Section 36.303 Auxiliary Aids and Services (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
Transcription services are used to relay aurally delivered material almost simultaneously in written form to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 24 CFR Part 8—Nondiscrimination Based on Handicap in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (with amendments issued through Dec. 2007)
§8.58(b) Hearing procedures
(b) Hearing procedures. Hearings shall be conducted in accordance with 24 CFR part 180....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Inclusion Solutions Deaf - Hard of Hearing Voting Communication Card
Simple guide for communicating with deaf or hard of hearing voters.
Reference guide for deaf and hard of hearing voters on election day....
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Products and Additional Resources > Disability Etiquette > Tips for Interacting with People with Disabilities
Tips for Interacting with People with Disabilities
By June Isaacson Kailes
Disability Policy Consultant
jik@pacbell.net || http://www.jik.com
2011 Edition
Copyright © December 1991; Revised 2005, 2011
Permission is...