Under ______,colleges and universities are required to provide qualified sign language interpreters and other auxiliary aids needed to ensure effective communication opportunities for the deaf and hard of hearing student population.

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires colleges and universities to provide necessary accommodations and auxiliary aids to ensure effective communication for individuals with disabilities, including deaf and hard of hearing students. PL 94-142 is also known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, which requires schools to provide free, appropriate public education for students with disabilities. PL 89-36 is the National Defense Education Act, which provides federal funding for education initiatives. The Americans with Disabilities Act includes provisions for accessibility and accommodations, but specifically applies to employment and public accommodations rather than higher education.

Under ______,Colleges and Universities Are Required to Provide Qualified Sign