ADA Requirements for Sign Language Interpreters: Essentials
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The Americans with Disabilities Act requires businesses and public entities to provide sign language interpreters when deaf or hard of hearing people need them to communicate effectively. This is not optional. Under federal law, you must arrange and pay for qualified interpreters in situations like medical appointments, legal proceedings, employment interviews, and many other interactions where clear communication matters. The rules apply to doctors' offices, hospitals, courts, government agencies, schools, hotels, retail stores, and thousands of other locations open to the public. This article breaks down exactly when you must… Read More