CRC Accessibility Laws & CART Services Flashcards

Which of the following best describes 'effective communication' as required under the ADA for service providers working with deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals?

Answer: Communication that is as effective as communication with non-disabled individuals

The ADA defines effective communication as communication that is equally effective for people with disabilities as it is for people without disabilities, using appropriate auxiliary aids and services.

A school district must provide CART services to a student who is hard of hearing. Under which law is this primarily required?

Answer: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

IDEA requires public schools to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities, which may include CART services as a related service or accommodation in the IEP.

Under the ADA, who generally has the authority to determine which auxiliary aid or service will be provided to a deaf or hard-of-hearing individual?

Answer: The covered entity, in consultation with the consumer

While the covered entity makes the final determination of which auxiliary aid to provide, the ADA requires that the entity give primary consideration to the expressed preferences of the individual with a disability.

Which federal regulation specifically requires closed captioning on television programming in the United States?

Answer: Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA)

The CVAA, signed in 2010, expanded captioning requirements to include online video and internet-delivered content, complementing the original TV captioning rules under the FCC.

What does the term 'undue burden' mean in the context of ADA accessibility requirements for CART services?

Answer: A significant difficulty or expense relative to the entity's resources

Under the ADA, 'undue burden' means significant difficulty or expense when considered in relation to the entity's size, resources, and the nature of its operations—not merely any inconvenience or cost.

Which type of CART service involves a captioner attending an event in person and displaying text on a screen visible to the consumer?

Answer: Onsite CART

Onsite CART refers to the captioner physically attending the event and providing realtime text display directly at the location, allowing the consumer to view captions on a screen in real time.