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 MoreCommonwealth of Virginia Sued Regarding ADA Discrimination Against Deaf Defendant. Title II of the ADA prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in the services, programs, or activities of a public entity.
Read MoreCarilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (RMH) was sued by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) after a complaint from four (4) people, three (3) of whom are deaf, who alleged that RMH personnel failed to provide sign language interpretive services when necessary to ensure effective communication with the four Complainants.
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