The DOJ recently entered into a settlement agreement with AdventHealth-Gordon (Advent) under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure effective communication for patients and companions who are deaf and hard of hearing. This lawsuit was avoidable if Advent would have taken a pro-active approach to ADA compliance.
Read MoreThe National Deaf Center (NDC) recently posted this article about negative attitudes and biases toward individuals who are deaf or have limited hearing. NDC’s research identifies negative attitudes and biases as one of several root causes contributing to attainment gaps for deaf people. The story is another example of negative attitudes and biases toward people with limited hearing.
Read MoreTitle III Sign Language Interpreter ADA Lawsuit Settlement between Henderson Funeral Home and DOJ. This Complaint and Settlement may have been prevented if Henderson had taken a pro-active approach to ADA compliance.
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