This guide meticulously describes the statutes that prohibit discrimination against deaf and hard of hearing people in clear and accessible language. It includes information on the use of interpreters in the legal system, securing its position as the most comprehensive reference of legal information for deaf and hard of hearing people available.


The sixth edition discusses new legislation, such as the Twenty-First Century Communications Video and Accessibility Act, which ensures access to the newest communications technology for deaf and hard of hearing people. It also explains significant amendments and new regulations, including the ADA Amendments Act (ADAA), the reauthorization of IDEA and expansion of the No Child Left Behind Act. It also looks at the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children's Bill of Rights that has been being passed in a growing number of state legislatures.

About the Author:

Founded in 1880, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is the oldest and largest organization representing people with disabilities in the United States.