Legal Rights 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 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, revised, fifth 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. It includes complete information on the
Telecommunications Act of 1996, new laws for hearing aid-compatible telephones, the new
Rehabilitation Act regulations that ensure access to electronic and information technology, and how
recent Supreme Court rulings will affect people who wear hearing aids. This outstanding resource also
explains new requirements for federal buildings and other new structures to provide full access. Recent
additions to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act are described, as are the ways public schools
can meet new acoustical standards for classrooms. Legal Rights covers the entire spectrum of
communication issues for deaf and hard of hearing people, from the new rules about interpreters in
federal courts to the latest developments regarding relay services. It also lists those states that are
leaders in ensuring access and equal rights to people with disabilities, making it the most complete
source of legal information for deaf and hard of hearing people now available.