Re: Thanks Kay

[Guest guest]

> Wonderful stuff to add in to mine. Do you know any laws about

> teacher for the deaf qualifications and assessments? I found one

> when researching then can't locate it again.

If you're talking about sign language proficiency, then this actually falls

under the ADA,

which ensures students equal access to communication. You actually have more

power going

for it under the ADA because this way it's a right, under the IDEA it's an

entitlement.

Courts have ruled that rights take precedence over entitlements.

There are a couple of OCR (Office of Civil Rights) letters on this page:

http://www.listen-up.org/rights/guidance.htm

ADA Self-Evaluation Guide for Public Elementary and Secondary Schools - From the

Office

for Civil Rights, Department of Education (Chapter 7) goes into how the ADA law

about

communication applies to the schools.

http://www.edlaw.net/service/guidcont.html

If that's not what you meant, then ask again and I'll give it another try.

Kay

kay@...

Listen Up Web

http://www.listen-up.org/

[Guest guest]

> I would like to know the qualifications for

> interpreters.

You'll find lots about interpreters here:

http://www.listen-up.org/interpre.htm

What follows is a direct quote from:

COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: A Self-Evaluation Guide for

Public

Elementary and Secondary Schools

OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Chapter 7

http://www.edlaw.net/service/ada_7.html

" When sign language interpretation is necessary, Title II requires that it be

provided by

a " qualified interpreter. " Under Title II, the term " qualified interpreter " is

defined as

an individual who is " able to interpret effectively, accurately, and

impartially, both

receptively and expressively, using any necessary specialized vocabulary " [28

C.F.R ?

35.104]. To satisfy this requirement, the interpreter must have the proven

ability to

effectively communicate the type of information being conveyed.

28 C.F.R. ? 35.104 Definitions. _Qualified _interpreter means an interpreter who

is able

to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially both receptively and

expressively,

using any necessary specialized vocabulary.

The interpreter qualifications most appropriate in each instance will vary.

Certified

interpreters are not required; in some cases, experienced interpreters familiar

with the

subject area will do a better job of capturing the content than a certified

interpreter

who lacks subject area expertise.

It is generally not appropriate to use a family member or companion as an

interpreter. The

deaf or hard of hearing person has the right to request an impartial

interpreter.

Public school systems are responsible for providing interpreter services upon

request,

when they are necessary for effective communication, unless doing so would cause

a

fundamental alteration or undue burden [28 C.F.R. 35.164]. However, it is

important to

note that the fundamental alteration/undue burden exception does not apply to

the

provision of interpreter services that are necessary to ensure a free

appropriate

education for qualified students with disabilities. "

Kay

kay@...

Listen Up Web

http://www.listen-up.org/

[Guest guest]

>

> Thanks Kay,

>

> Wonderful stuff to add in to mine. Do you know any laws about

> teacher for the deaf qualifications and assessments? >

> >

> Yes,

I think this would be helpful for a lot of parents. Currently I am looking

for an Interpreter for my son. I would like to know the qualifications for

interpreters.

Thank You,

Donna