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People With Disabilities

	How many people with disabilities are there in Michigan?

	How many interpreter training programs and where are they?

	What is the ADA?

	What is the best source of basic information about the ADA?



	What is the most appropriate current terminology for people who have disabilities?

	I am a person with a disability and can do the essential functions of my job. Am I protected by the ADA if my employer fires me because of my disability?

	What is a service animal?

	Is there protection from housing discrimination, based on disability, for people living in condominiums?

	Do businesses have to provide parking for people with disabilities near their place of business?

	Where can I buy devices for deaf and hard of hearing persons?

	My insurance doesn't include coverage for hearing aids. Where can I get help to pay for my hearing aid?

	Where can I get repair service for the TTY?

	Is the theater required to provide assistive listening devices?

	Is the theater required to show closed-captioned movies?

	What is the American Sign Language and how is it different from English?

	Does Michigan distribute free TTYs and ringing signal devices like some other states do?

	What is the telecommunications relay phone number?

	Where can I get general information on deafness or hearing loss?

	How many deaf and hard of hearing people are there in Michigan?

	I am deaf or hard of hearing. How can I find a job?

	I am losing my hearing and can't hear well on the phone anymore. Can you help me?

	I am losing my hearing and afraid of losing my job.

	Do you know where I can learn to lipread?

	Other employees are provided cellular phones but because I am deaf, they do not provide one to me. Am I entitled to a cellular phone too?

	Are there any tax credits available for businesses that hire a deaf /hard of hearing person?

	Are unions required to accommodate deaf/hard of hearing members?

	Does Michigan have any tax exemptions for people who are deaf or hard of hearing?

	Are there any scholarships for deaf or hard of hearing people?

	Is doctor in private practice supposed to provide an interpreter?

	Does health insurance pay for interpreter service?

	Is a hearing dog allowed in food store?

	Is the landlord required to install flashing lights on the doorbell for a deaf or hard of hearing person?

	Where can I get an interpreter?

	What is the difference between RID certified and Michigan Quality Assurred interpreter?

	Where are the deaf and hard of hearing organizations or clubs in Michigan?

	Are there any support groups for hard of hearing people?

	Is there a guide for parents of deaf or hard of hearing children about educational programs in Michigan?

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