Legal rights : the guide for deaf and hard of hearing people / National Center for Law and Deafness.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

DuBow, Sy.

Contributor:

Geer, Sarah.

Strauss, Karen Peltz.

National Center for Law and Deafness (U.S.)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Deaf people--Legal status, laws, etc--United States.

Deaf people.

Hard of hearing people--Legal status, laws, etc--United States.

Hard of hearing people.

Hard of hearing people--Legal status, laws, etc.

Deaf people--Legal status, laws, etc.

United States.

Physical Description:

xi, 270 pages : illustrations, forms ; 23 cm

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : Gallaudet University Press, 1992.

Summary:

An essential volume for all concerned with the legal rights and services for people with hearing loss. -- SHHH Journal

A good guide for compliance with ADA and provides specific suggestions and recommendations. -- Hearing Rehabilitation Quarterly

Now, the comprehensive resource Legal Rights: The Guide for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People has been thoroughly updated including a full chapter on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Deaf people and those with hearing loss who seek equal access to education, employment, medical care, and social services can turn to this complete source. This outstanding book deals with the most common legal problems and communication barriers that arise between Deaf people and the primary institutions of society.

The fourth edition of Legal Rights offers in easy-to-understand language the latest state and federal statutes and administrative procedures that prohibit discrimination against deaf and hard of hearing people, and any others with physical challenges.

Notes:

Authors, Sy DuBow, Sarah Geer, Karen Peltz Strauss.

Rev. ed. of: Legal rights of hearing-impaired people / National Center for Law and the Deaf. 3rd ed. 1986.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1563680009 :

OCLC:

24952972