17th ANNUAL EARLY HEARING DETECTION & INTERVENTION MEETING
March 18-20, 2018 • Denver, CO
3/20/2018 | 2:20 PM - 2:45 PM | How Does the ADA Apply to Hearing Loss? | Capitol 6
How Does the ADA Apply to Hearing Loss?
The early detection of hearing loss and the resulting interventions are extremely important in the educational and emotional development of a child. This is also true for the parents/caregivers, in order to provide the supports that a child with hearing loss will need to succeed. One crucial support that should not be overlooked is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA can be a vital step in ensuring that a child is not discriminated against because of hearing loss.
The ADA is an important piece of civil rights legislation that gave people with disabilities certain rights within the workplace and within public life. It has opened doors for education, participation in community events, the workplace and provided opportunities that were at one time closed to people with hearing loss. It’s important to know what the ADA provisions include, as well as what the ADA provisions do not include. Questions will be addressed, such as “Does a Deaf individual have the legal right to an interpreter in every situation?” “What about a companion who is deaf or hard of hearing – do they have rights as well?” “My child is so young, what does the ADA do for him/her?”
- Parents, caregivers, individuals with hearing loss will understand what the ADA does and does not provide for persons with hearing loss.
- Where to find resources for persons with hearing loss in the workplace and the community.
- Awareness of other laws that also affects persons with hearing loss.
Presentation:
15805_7686MaggieSims.pdf
Handouts:
15805_7686MaggieSims.docx
Transcripts:
CART transcripts are NOT YET available, but will be posted shortly after the conference
Presenters/Authors
Maggie Sims
(), Rocky Mountain ADA Center/Meeting the Challenge, msims@mtc-inc.com;
Maggie Sims is the Project Manager for the Rocky Mountain ADA Center, which is managed by Meeting the Challenge, Inc. (MTC), an information services consulting firm that serves individuals and organizations with rights and responsibilities for compliance under federal disability laws. The ADA Center provides information, informal guidance and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
As the mom of a son who is deaf, Maggie joined MTC and the Rocky Mountain ADA Center in 1992 as an ADA Information Specialist, with a particular interest in communication issues. An expert on the ADA and effective communication and fluent in sign language, Maggie also serves as editor of the electronic newsletter, Rocky Mountain Access, and provides guidance on disability-related issues.
Maggie is involved in community outreach, and is a member of the Colorado Telecommunications Relay Advisory Group. Sims received an associate’s degree from Colorado Christian University and graduated from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a Bachelor’s Degree in political science.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
No relevant financial relationship exist.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.