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Legal Rights: The Guide for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
The standard handbook on law affecting deaf and hard of hearing people has been completely rewritten and updated. The sixth edition of Legal Rights: The Guide for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People meticulously describes those statutes that prohibit discrimination against deaf and hard of hearing people, and any others with physical challenges. Written in easy-to-understand language, the new edition describes the core legislation and laws and their critical importance since their inception: The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The new Legal Rights also explains the significant amendments to these laws, including the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) and new regulations to its Title II concerning public entities and Title III pertaining to public accommodations and commercial facilities. The reauthorization of IDEA expanded the No Child Left Behind Act requirement for highly qualified teachers to all students with disabilities. This new edition also tracks the trend of passing a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children’s Bill of Rights in a growing number of state legislatures.
This completely new resource also delineates new legislation such as the Twenty-First Century Communications Video and Accessibility Act, which ensures access to the newest communications technology for deaf and hard of hearing people. Legal Rights also includes information on the use of interpreters in the legal system, securing its position as the most comprehensive reference of legal information for deaf and hard of hearing people now available.
The new Legal Rights also explains the significant amendments to these laws, including the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) and new regulations to its Title II concerning public entities and Title III pertaining to public accommodations and commercial facilities. The reauthorization of IDEA expanded the No Child Left Behind Act requirement for highly qualified teachers to all students with disabilities. This new edition also tracks the trend of passing a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children’s Bill of Rights in a growing number of state legislatures.
This completely new resource also delineates new legislation such as the Twenty-First Century Communications Video and Accessibility Act, which ensures access to the newest communications technology for deaf and hard of hearing people. Legal Rights also includes information on the use of interpreters in the legal system, securing its position as the most comprehensive reference of legal information for deaf and hard of hearing people now available.
304 pages, Paperback
First published May 30, 2000
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August 19, 2022
Informative
October 26, 2022
I already knew most of the information in this book, but it would be great for a novice interpreter or a deaf individual with legal issues.
January 17, 2012
Well, this certainly isn't a book you'd just pick up for the sake of reading, but in terms of being a useful reference book, I'd say it's pretty dang good. If you work with people who are deaf, or intend to someday, you should read this book.
It's a little repetitive, but I think that's necessary when covering laws in this much depth. Plus, the laws themselves have some overlap, so you feel like you're reading nearly identical laws, or at least laws with identical purposes. ... The book gives a great overview of laws relating to deafness (the ADA or Americans with Disabilities Act, for example), with enough detail that you're not just left wondering what the laws themselves "really" say.
Also, it's pretty readable and goes quickly and smoothly. Which is perfect for a text / reference book.
It needs an updated version, though, including the newest laws / interpretation of laws / court cases.
3.5 stars.
It's a little repetitive, but I think that's necessary when covering laws in this much depth. Plus, the laws themselves have some overlap, so you feel like you're reading nearly identical laws, or at least laws with identical purposes. ... The book gives a great overview of laws relating to deafness (the ADA or Americans with Disabilities Act, for example), with enough detail that you're not just left wondering what the laws themselves "really" say.
Also, it's pretty readable and goes quickly and smoothly. Which is perfect for a text / reference book.
It needs an updated version, though, including the newest laws / interpretation of laws / court cases.
3.5 stars.
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