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[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 28, Volume 1]
[Revised as of July 1, 2001]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 28CFR35.160]

[Page 509]
 
                    TITLE 28--JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION
 
                    CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
 
PART 35--NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES--Table of Contents
 
                        Subpart E--Communications
 
Sec. 35.160  General.


    (a) A public entity shall take appropriate steps to ensure that 
communications with applicants, participants, and members of the public 
with disabilities are as effective as communications with others.
    (b)(1) A public entity shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and 
services where necessary to afford an individual with a disability an 
equal opportunity to participate in, and enjoy the benefits of, a 
service, program, or activity conducted by a public entity.
    (2) In determining what type of auxiliary aid and service is 
necessary, a public entity shall give primary consideration to the 
requests of the individual with disabilities.


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