Legal Question in Disability Law in Maryland
Public education and non qualified interpreters
Many school systems write a disclaimer line that state they do not discriminate on the basis of a disability and that they will provide accomondations upon request.
The practice of using a non skilled person who knows some sign langauge is very common.They are allowed to function as a qualifed interpreter with little or no training and there seems to be no watch dog organization to bring them under scruinty.
What can be done as to being specific in a warning letter to the school administration with a follow up to the Dept of Justice ?? some kind of form letter ??
Is there a govt agency that oversees sloppy compliance with this focus.I am sure we are talking major dollars that are being wasted.
And the poor kids are really getting short changed
I look forward to the reply
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Public educ'n & nonqualified interpreters
I do not know whether there is a government
agency (federal or state) which oversees the
hiring of employees under this Act. Get to a
local lawyer who specializes in
special needs in schools. Look them up in the
Yellow Pages and let your fingers do the walking.
Call the referral service at your local Bar.
Sounds to me like there is some negligent
hiring and retention, but lawyers have to know
more facts. Get in touch with a local lawyer
who can answer your questions regarding what is available in your state short of a legal case. I assume that your child is
one of the children being shortchanged.
If not, you may not have standing to sue. You
could, however, speak to the parents of those
children who are directly affected.
Barbara C. Johnson
Law Office of Barbara C. Johnson
6 Appletree Lane
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