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Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Clients: Some Legal Implications.

Authors :
McEntee, Maureen K.
Source :
Social Work. Mar95, Vol. 40 Issue 2, p183-187. 5p.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Discusses federal legislation and statutes concerning deaf and hearing impaired people and their impact on social service and legal programs. Information on the Americans with Disabilities Act; Legal and ethical obligations; Mandated use of interpreters; Mental health facilities; Regulations concerning law enforcement agencies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*HEARING impaired
*PEOPLE with disabilities
*ACCESSIBLE design
*SIGN language
*ARTIFICIAL languages
*HEALTH facilities
*LEGISLATIVE bills

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00378046
Volume :
40
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Social Work
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9503282432

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