Links
This is “a landmark settlement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that institutes a series of new guidelines to make the university’s website and online resources accessible for people who are deaf and hard of hearing.,” (NAD press release regarding the MIT Consent Decree). See additional information at Civil Rights Education and Enforcement Center. (2019)
This “settlement represents the most comprehensive set of online accessibility requirements in higher education and ensures for the first time that Harvard will provide high-quality captioning services for online content,” (NAD press release). See additional information at Civil Rights Education and Enforcement Center (introducing the Harvard case). (2019)
OCR Letter # 09-14-2251 regarding provision of notetaking services. Resolution Agreement provides details of required policies, procedures, and processes to assure students receive this authorized accommodation. (2015)
OCR letter # 09-14-2249 regarding access to CART services, ASL interpreting, and effective note taking services. (2014)
Student’s request for ASL signer should have primary consideration. (2012)
OCR # 1-05-2093. Inaccessible buildings, films inaccessible to students with hearing impairments, lack of appropriate resources. (2006)
New College of California, San Francisco, addresses Interpreters for the Deaf. (1993)
OCR letter UC Davis, addresses DHH Sign Language Interpreters. (1992)
Documents
Hayden v. Redwoods Community College District, case addressed Interpreters. (2007)
SDCCD OCR Decision DHH (1999). See also Executive Summary of the SDCCD 1999 OCR case.
OCR Letter addressing sign language interpreters/study abroad participation. (2001)