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PTO Interpreter

13 years 2 months ago #158219 by Lisa @ PTO Today
Replied by Lisa @ PTO Today on topic Re:PTO Interpreter
Great information from JHB- Thanks!

Sherri-
We have heard of groups asking another parent to act as an interpreter, but not of hiring and paying someone.

~Lisa


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13 years 2 months ago - 13 years 2 months ago #158215 by JHB
Replied by JHB on topic Re:PTO Interpreter
I'm not an expert in this area, but I believe the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) provisions apply to 1) employers and 2) public entities (government).

A public entity needs to provide reasonable accommodation unless it can demonstrate doing so would result in:
**A fundamental alteration in the nature of its programs or activities.
**An undue financial or administrative burden.

More info:
www.adaproject.org/gov.html

The PTO is a private, not public, entity. HOWEVER, it might be considered that a PTO meeting is an extension of school programs/activities and that the SCHOOL DISTRICT would be required to supply the interpreter.

www.nad.org/issues/education/k-12/sectio...-and-ada-obligations

If it's true that you are a small organization with minimal budget, you could try explaining that fact and that you don't have funds for an interpreter. Regardless of your legal obligation, what can you do to include the person? Can you ask the school if they have any resources available? Can you find out if they have a family member or friend that might accompany them and interpret? Could you offer to provide extensive notes of the meeting via email (afterwards) so that you communicate back and forth in writing?
13 years 2 months ago #158211 by Sherri
PTO Interpreter was created by Sherri
Does anyone know if your school's PTO has to legally provide and pay for an interpreter at the PTO's monthly meetings? Need your knowledge fast! Our meeting is tomorrow.
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