Common use of SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING SERVICES Clause in Contracts

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING SERVICES. Interpreting Services A. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 prohibit covered entities from discriminating against persons with disabilities in the provision of benefits or services or the conduct of programs or activities on the basis of their disability. Sign language interpreting service for the deaf and hard of hearing students or employees is a mandatory academic or workplace accommodation the District is required to provide to students and employees under these laws. B. If a need for sign language interpreting services arises and there are no unit members available to perform these duties, the District may contract out for sign language interpreting services in order to provide the required academic or workplace accommodations for students and employees who are protected under these laws. C. The District shall notify the CSEA chapter president, or designee, and the Labor Relations Representative in writing when it is required to implement this section. The notification shall include the date and time period the sign language interpreting services shall be utilized, with a certification that all unit members were offered the assignment prior to contracting out. D. The parties agree that the language contained in this Article shall not cause layoffs or a reduction in hours for bargaining unit members.

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING SERVICES. Interpreting Services A. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 prohibit covered entities from discriminating against persons with disabilities in the provision of benefits or services or the conduct of programs or activities on the basis of their disability. Sign language interpreting service for the deaf and hard of hearing students or employees is a mandatory academic or workplace accommodation the District is required to provide to students and employees under these laws. B. If a need for sign language interpreting services arises and there are no unit members available to perform these duties, the District may contract out for sign language interpreting services in order to provide the required academic or workplace accommodations for students and employees who are protected under these laws. C. The District shall notify the CSEA chapter president, or designee, and the Labor Relations Representative in writing when it is required to implement this section. The notification shall include the date and time period the sign language interpreting services shall be utilized, with a certification that all unit members were offered the assignment prior to contracting out. D. The parties agree that the language contained in this Article shall not cause layoffs or a reduction in hours for bargaining unit members.

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING SERVICES. Interpreting Services A. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 prohibit covered entities from discriminating against persons with disabilities in the provision of benefits or services or the conduct of programs or activities on the basis of their disability. Sign language interpreting service for the deaf and hard of hearing students or employees is a mandatory academic or workplace accommodation the District is required to provide to students and employees under these laws. B. If a need for sign language interpreting services arises and there are no unit members available to perform these duties, the District may contract out for sign language interpreting services in order to provide the required academic or workplace accommodations for students and employees who are protected under these laws. C. The District shall notify the CSEA chapter president, or his/her designee, and the Labor Relations Representative in writing when it is required to implement this section. The notification shall include the date and time period the sign language interpreting services shall will be utilized, with a certification that all unit members were offered the assignment prior to contracting out. D. The parties agree that the language contained in this Article shall not cause layoffs or a reduction in hours for bargaining unit members.