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Guidelines for Reasonable Accommodations and Disabilities (GRAD)

 

 

 

Introduction

ADA Compliance Unit

Armstrong Injunction Requirements

BPT Legal Authority

ADA Benefits

Title II

BPT Forms 1073 & 1074

Auxiliary Aids & Services

Communication Services

Attorneys as Accommodations

Dept. of Corrections

Non-CDC Facilities

Reasonable Accommodation

Effective Communication

Physical Impairments

Hearing Impairments

Vision Impairments

Speech Impairments

Mental/ Psychological Disorders

Learning Disorders

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Conclusion

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DISORDERS AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Effective Communication:
Some individuals who have difficulty communicating because of a speech impairment, can be understood if individuals dealing with them merely listen carefully and take the extra time that is necessary.

Auxiliary Aids and Services available to speech impaired inmates/parolees are listed below:

  • TTY/TDD machines

  • Computer terminals

  • Speech synthesizers

  • Communication books or boards 

  • Written notes 

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