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... html12361englishDeaf Rights Resources Minnesota / Deaf Rights Minnesotatcm:1097-289563-64The purpose of the Deaf Rights Resources website is to provide a single entry point to Minnesota laws, statutes, rules and regulations that affect the lives of deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing people. The site also provides advocacy resources.Deaf Rights Resources MinnesotaThe purpose of the Deaf Rights Resources website is to provide a single entry point to Minnesota laws, statutes, rules and regulations that affect the lives of deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing people. The site also provides advocacy resources.2017-04-12T19:10:52.4370000Z2018-07-30T14:36:32.7807867Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.02018-07-30T13:36:32-0500
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The purpose of Deaf Rights Resources is to provide a single entry point to Minnesota laws, statutes, rules and regulations that affect the ... html58545englishVideo Captioningtcm:1097-289575-64Prerecorded videocassette tapes and other similar audio-visual materials must have open or closed captioning if they are distributed to businesses that either sell or rent audio-visual material. Videos and related audio-visual products need to be captioned if they are produced primarily to be sold to educational institutions, training facilities, medical facilities, or state or local government agencies. The statute also applies to all audio-visual materials that were released or re-released after 1997 and had more than 500 copies of the recording. MN Statute 325I.052017-04-12T19:10:28.7730000Z2017-04-13T14:24:43.0448866Zeng,tcm:1097-289520Video Captioninghttps://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=325I.05Prerecorded videocassette tapes and other similar audio-visual materials must have open or closed captioning if they are distributed to businesses that either sell or rent audio-visual material. Videos and related audio-visual products need to be captioned if they are produced primarily to be sold to educational institutions, training facilities, medical facilities, or state or local government agencies. The statute also applies to all audio-visual materials that were released or re-released after 1997 and had more than 500 copies of the recording. MN Statute 325I.050001-01-01T00:00:00.00000000Revisor's Office,Captioning, Classroom Accessibility,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.02017-04-13T13:24:43-0500
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Deaf Rights Minnesota has gathered together hundreds of links to pages on State websites related to disabilities and aging. Use the ... html49899englishRequirements to Become a Hearing Instrument Dispensertcm:1097-289574-64An applicant to become a certified hearing aid dispenser must be 21 or older and fill out a form provided by the commissioner of the department of health. The application needs to include the applicant's name, social security number, address, telephone number, and employer. In addition, the application must show experience in testing human hearing, experience in fitting hearing instruments, and a passing score on an examination administered by the commissioner of health. Additional application materials may be requested. If an applicant's certification is denied, rejected, revoked, or suspended, an applicant can reapply after 2 years. The specific amount for application and examination fees and the differing amounts for fines and penalties can be found in MN Statute 153A.17. MN Statutes 153A.14 and 153A.172017-04-12T19:08:05.5370000Z2017-04-13T14:24:22.6397754Zeng,tcm:1097-289356Requirements to Become a Hearing Instrument Dispenserhttps://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=153A.14An applicant to become a certified hearing aid dispenser must be 21 or older and fill out a form provided by the commissioner of the department of health. The application needs to include the applicant's name, social security number, address, telephone number, and employer. In addition, the application must show experience in testing human hearing, experience in fitting hearing instruments, and a passing score on an examination administered by the commissioner of health. Additional application materials may be requested. If an applicant's certification is denied, rejected, revoked, or suspended, an applicant can reapply after 2 years. The specific amount for application and examination fees and the differing amounts for fines and penalties can be found in MN Statute 153A.17. MN Statutes 153A.14 and 153A.170001-01-01T00:00:00.00000000Health Department,Hearing Aid Dispenser's License,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.02017-04-13T13:24:22-0500
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Deaf Rights Minnesota has gathered together hundreds of links to pages on State websites related to disabilities and aging. Use the ... html35522englishRight to an Interpreter During Arrest or Detainmenttcm:1097-289573-64Law enforcement must contact interpreter services immediately after the arrest of a person who is deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing and services should be provided at the place of detention. The law enforcement with the interpreter's assistance will explain reasons for detainment, procedures, and reasons for seized property. An interpreter needs to be provided by an arresting officer, sheriff, or other law enforcement official before interrogation or taking a person's statement. An interpreter should be appointed by the presiding judicial officer for a person who is deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing in preliminary proceedings and judicial proceedings. This law applies to all courts in the state and political subdivisions. MN Statute 611.32 and 611.342017-04-12T19:10:39.5970000Z2017-04-13T14:24:25.2761920Zeng,tcm:1097-289545Right to an Interpreter During Arrest or Detainmenthttps://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=611.32Law enforcement must contact interpreter services immediately after the arrest of a person who is deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing and services should be provided at the place of detention. The law enforcement with the interpreter's assistance will explain reasons for detainment, procedures, and reasons for seized property. An interpreter needs to be provided by an arresting officer, sheriff, or other law enforcement official before interrogation or taking a person's statement. An interpreter should be appointed by the presiding judicial officer for a person who is deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing in preliminary proceedings and judicial proceedings. This law applies to all courts in the state and political subdivisions. MN Statute 611.32 and 611.340001-01-01T00:00:00.00000000Judicial Branch,Arrest and Correctional Facilities, Interpreters,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.02017-04-13T13:24:25-0500
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Deaf Rights Minnesota has gathered together hundreds of links to pages on State websites related to disabilities and aging. Use the ... html33976englishConsequence for Pretending to be Deaftcm:1097-289573-64A person cannot pretend, impersonate, or imply s/he is deaf while peddling. A person cannot sell or give finger alphabet cards or printed material that states s/he is deaf as a way to get sales. If a person while peddling violates this law s/he is guilty of a misdemeanor. MN Statute 329.0952017-04-12T19:08:01.9100000Z2017-04-13T14:23:41.5174352Zeng,tcm:1097-289330Consequence for Pretending to be Deafhttps://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=329.095A person cannot pretend, impersonate, or imply s/he is deaf while peddling. A person cannot sell or give finger alphabet cards or printed material that states s/he is deaf as a way to get sales. If a person while peddling violates this law s/he is guilty of a misdemeanor. MN Statute 329.0950001-01-01T00:00:00.00000000Judicial Branch,Courts,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.02017-04-13T13:23:41-0500
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Deaf Rights Minnesota has gathered together hundreds of links to pages on State websites related to disabilities and aging. Use the ... html58567englishEmployment Servicestcm:1097-289575-64The commissioner of the department of employment and economic development and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division will develop and enforce a plan to address underemployment in the deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing community. Contact the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division for information about employment services. MN Statute 256A.26 <a href=
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Deaf Rights Minnesota has gathered together hundreds of links to pages on State websites related to disabilities and aging. Use the ... html50360englishDeaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division (DHHSD) Descriptiontcm:1097-289574-64Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division is an agency that addresses the
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Deaf Rights Minnesota has gathered together hundreds of links to pages on State websites related to disabilities and aging. Use the ... html50494englishInterpreter Certificationtcm:1097-289574-64American Sign Language/English interpreters and oral/cued speech transliterators that work for Minnesota school districts need a current certificate in order to be reimbursed for their work. School districts may create additional requirements for interpreters and transliterators. Interpreters and transliterators must meet these four criteria: 1. Have one of the following certificates: a current certificate from the Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf, a general level interpreter proficiency certificate from the National Association of the Deaf, a comparable state certificate given be the commission of education, or a provisional certificate from the commissioner of education. 2. Successfully complete a training program by an accredited school. 3. Have a qualified interpreter as a mentor if the interpreter/transliterator is just provisionally certified. 4. Transliterators must have a current certificate from the national certifying association or a certificate from an equivalent state association. MN Statute 122A.312017-04-12T19:07:50.9270000Z2017-04-13T14:24:01.5793763Zeng,tcm:1097-289243Interpreter Certificationhttps://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=122A.31American Sign Language/English interpreters and oral/cued speech transliterators that work for Minnesota school districts need a current certificate in order to be reimbursed for their work. School districts may create additional requirements for interpreters and transliterators. Interpreters and transliterators must meet these four criteria: 1. Have one of the following certificates: a current certificate from the Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf, a general level interpreter proficiency certificate from the National Association of the Deaf, a comparable state certificate given be the commission of education, or a provisional certificate from the commissioner of education. 2. Successfully complete a training program by an accredited school. 3. Have a qualified interpreter as a mentor if the interpreter/transliterator is just provisionally certified. 4. Transliterators must have a current certificate from the national certifying association or a certificate from an equivalent state association. MN Statute 122A.310001-01-01T00:00:00.00000000Education Department,Classroom Accessibility, Interpreters' License,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.02017-04-13T13:24:01-0500
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Deaf Rights Minnesota has gathered together hundreds of links to pages on State websites related to disabilities and aging. Use the ... html57731englishInsurance and Hearing Aid Coveragetcm:1097-289575-64Health insurance plans are not required to cover hearing aid rental or purchase unless they are state plans and must provide hearing aids for children under the age of 18. This means that Minnesota's qualified health care plans will not cover hearing aids for adults. MN Statute 62E.062017-04-12T19:08:07.4430000Z2017-04-13T14:24:00.8914556Zeng,tcm:1097-289371Insurance and Hearing Aid Coveragehttps://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=62E.06Health insurance plans are not required to cover hearing aid rental or purchase unless they are state plans and must provide hearing aids for children under the age of 18. This means that Minnesota's qualified health care plans will not cover hearing aids for adults. MN Statute 62E.060001-01-01T00:00:00.00000000Commerce Department,Hearing Aid Insurance Coverage,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.02017-04-13T13:24:00-0500
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Deaf Rights Minnesota has gathered together hundreds of links to pages on State websites related to disabilities and aging. Use the ...
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