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State and Federal law requires provision of an interpreter in many legal, medical, educational, business, entertainment and social service situations. Let us help you meet those accessibility requirements, on an as-needed basis, saving you time and money.

 

Americans With Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act, Title III, gives rights of equal access to places of public accommodation. This includes a wide range of businesses, such as doctors' and lawyers' offices, private and public schools, theaters, banks, government agencies, and more. For deaf and hard-of-hearing people, this means businesses and agencies must remove any communication barriers. Often, providing a sign language interpreter is the most effective way to eliminate these frustrating obstacles to communication.

Reference: http://www.nad.org/issues/about-law-and-advocacy-center. This material is intended solely as an information tool. For legal guidance, please contact your attorney.

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Act 57

The recent implementation of Pennsylvania Act 57 indicates that all Interpreters/Transliterators must have licensure if working in PA after July 1, 2005.

Reference: http://www.dli.state.pa.us/. This material is intended solely as an information tool. For legal guidance, please contact your attorney.

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