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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF DETROIT DJ #204-37-342 BACKGROUND Parties The parties to this Settlement Agreement are the United States of America (“United States”) and the School...Settlement Agreement • May 5th, 2020
This matter was initiated by a complaint filed with the United States against the Detroit Public Schools, alleging violations of title II of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12131-12134, and its implementing regulation, 28 C.F.R. Part 35. The Complainant, who is deaf, is the parent of a child who was a student at the School District's Early Childhood Intervention Program during the 2011-2013 school years. This program provides family-centered early intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays. Parental involvement is a key component of the program. The Complainant alleged that the School District denied her effective communication by refusing to provide her with a sign language interpreter at either the home or center-based teaching sessions, so that she could actively participate in the education of her child. Complainant is deaf and relies upon American Sign Language as her primary means of communication. Complainant is a qualified individual with a disability within
