§ 2-29. Communicating information to persons with sensory impairments.

(a)

The village will take such steps as are necessary to ensure that qualified handicapped persons, including those with impaired sensory skills, receive effective notice. All aids needed to provide this notice, e.g., sign language interpreters, readers, etc., are provided without cost to the person being served.

(b)

For persons who are hearing impaired, the village will provide:

(1)

Qualified sign language interpreter on an as-needed basis. Such an interpreter will be used at job interviews, large meetings, explanations of policies and procedures, etc. A minimum advance notice for such use is four days, unless circumstances or conditions dictate lesser time. In that case, the minimum time will be that required to notify the organization furnishing the interpreter, as well as the time required for that organization to act. When time permits, the request is to be in writing. If a request is made orally, written documentation must be prepared and placed in the appropriate file. The clerk is authorized to obtain an interpreter.

(2)

Written materials. All program materials will be provided to hearing impaired persons in writing. Printed materials and writing materials will be available.

(3)

The Louisiana Relay System. The village will utilize the Louisiana Relay System for communicating with hearing impaired persons. The village will publish the appropriate notice to that effect and list the telephone numbers associated with the relay system.

(c)

For persons with visual impairments, the village will provide:

(1)

A reader from staff who will communicate the content of written materials by reading them aloud.

(2)

Large print, taped, and Braille materials.

(3)

Raised letter signs.

(d)

For persons with manual impairments, the village will provide:

(1)

Personal assistance with completing forms and other writing requirements.

(2)

Typewriter.

(3)

Other adaptive self-help methods and devices.

(Code 2004, § 2.6; Mo. of 8-17-2000)