[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 28, Volume 1]

[Revised as of July 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 28CFR35.160]



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                    TITLE 28--JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION

 

                    CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

 

PART 35_NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN STATE AND 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES--Table of Contents

 

                        Subpart E_Communications

 

Sec. 35.160  General.





    (a) A public entity shall take appropriate steps to ensure that 

communications with applicants, participants, and members of the public 

with disabilities are as effective as communications with others.

    (b)(1) A public entity shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and 

services where necessary to afford an individual with a disability an 

equal opportunity to participate in, and enjoy the benefits of, a 

service, program, or activity conducted by a public entity.

    (2) In determining what type of auxiliary aid and service is 

necessary, a public entity shall give primary consideration to the 

requests of the individual with disabilities.