Aids and Services definition
Examples of Aids and Services in a sentence
If the Chicago Hearing Society is unable to provide a willing and able Qualified Specialist, IDOC shall make reasonable efforts to secure a Qualified Specialist to perform an Auxiliary Aids and Services Assessment on the inmate.
If IDOC is unable to secure a Qualified Specialist for the inmate, the time frames for obtaining an Auxiliary Aids and Services Assessment outlined in this Agreement will be stayed until such time as the Chicago Hearing Society is able to provide a Qualified Specialist or IDOC is otherwise able to secure one based on reasonable efforts.
Information about how to access Auxiliary Aids and Services, including additional information in alternative formats or languages.
Pursuant to 28 C.F.R. 35.160(b)(2), the Deaf inmate’s preferred form of Auxiliary Aids and Services as indicated on the inmate’s Intake Form will receive primary consideration.
Nothing in this Section precludes IDOC from expediting the time frame for performing the Auxiliary Aids and Services Assessment.
IDOC will designate at least one (1) employee at each intake facility to serve as the Facility ADA Coordinator responsible for ensuring that Class Members receive the Auxiliary Aids and Services necessary for effective communication for access to programs and services requested prior to the completing of the Auxiliary Aids and Services Assessment.
As part of the Auxiliary Aids and Services Assessment, the Qualified Specialist will consult with the Agency ADA Coordinator and/or the Facility ADA Coordinator in the facility where the Deaf or Hard of Hearing inmate is currently housed, or in the case of incoming inmates, will be housed, as to any specific limitations relevant to the Assessment.
IDOC shall retain a Certified Deaf Interpreter (“CDI”) for the Auxiliary Aids and Services Assessment when a Deaf or Hard of Hearing inmate has no proficiency in either English or American Sign Language, or when the Qualified Specialist determines that a CDI is necessary.
As part of the Auxiliary Aids and Services Assessment, the Qualified Specialists will consult with the Deaf or Hard of Hearing inmate as to their needs and preferences for communication.
All IDOC personnel who interface with inmates during the Intake process will receive training on responding to requests for Auxiliary Aids and Services.