Justice Department Reaches Agreement With Provider of Juvenile Services on Effective Communication With Juveniles Who Are Deaf

U.S. Newswire, July, 2006

WASHINGTON, July 11 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Justice Department today announced an agreement with Youth Services International, Inc. (YSI), to resolve a lawsuit filed by the Department under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The agreement requires YSI to ensure that youth who are deaf or hard of hearing have an equal opportunity to participate in its programs.

"Juveniles with disabilities must be afforded the same opportunity to receive services designed to further their education, health, and well-being," said Wan J. Kim, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division. "We look forward to YSI's prompt implementation of these reforms."

The lawsuit and agreement were filed in the United States District Court in Baltimore. The agreement...

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