FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Translation Association Position Statement Regarding Section 504
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination in federally funded programs, ensuring equal access for students, employees, and individuals seeking services.
AAITE has joined ATA, ALC, CCHI, NAJIT, ADARA, CEASD, GUUA, and others in endorsing RID’s statement on Section 504.
The final version of the statement is available in ASL and English here:
RID’s Section 504 Position Statement
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The American Association of Interpreters and Translators in Education (AAITE) is a nonprofit professional association for interpreters and translators who work in educational settings, along with interested stakeholders and other allies. AAITE promotes the highest standards for interpreting and translation in educational settings. AAITE is laying a true foundation for a bona fide specialization in educational interpreting and translation. |