Guidelines for Reasonable Accommodations and Disabilities (GRAD)

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

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

The following listening techniques are very effective in communicating with such inmates/parolees: 

• Verbal encouragers

• Language

• Clarification

• Restating

• Open-ended questions

• Focusing

• Reflecting

• Summarizing

Auxiliary Aids and Services:

• Appropriately trained attorneys or staff

• Electronic equipment

• Audio taped materials

• Forms revised into simple English

• Regional Center Advocates

• Highlighter pens and markers

For effective communication, use basic communication skills in a patient, respectful, and dignified manner, avoiding big words or complicated concepts. 

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