A Call to the ADA Center Helps a Dance Studio Provide an Interpreter for a New Student Who is Deaf
A Call to the ADA Center Helps a Dance Studio Provide an Interpreter for a New Student Who is Deaf
A dance studio owner called her regional ADA Center seeking guidance on accommodating a potential student who is deaf and had requested an interpreter. The ADA Specialist discussed Title III (Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities) and the studio owner’s responsibilities to ensure effective communication as a public accommodation. After the call, the instructor contacted a local American Sign Language (ASL) organization who was able to provide an interpreter for each class in which the student participated. Personalized assistance from the ADA National Network guided the dance instructor to best accommodate the new student with a disability.