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Resource Guide Appendix: LEGAL INFORMATION

Last Updated; June 6, 2008

Maine Sign Language Interpreter Licensure

As of June 30, 2000, individuals who are compensated for providing interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing people must be licensed with the Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Licensing and Registration (OLR). OLR maintains a web page that explains the different types of interpreter licenses and identifies the requirements and procedures for obtaining a license, as well as links to the Maine laws and rules that govern interpreter licensure.
Website: www.maine.gov/pfr/olr/categories/cat22.htm

Legal Rights

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) maintains a web site that includes a detailed section on legal information affecting the deaf. Information is arranged by the following categories:

Businesses and Places of Public Accommodation
Captioning
Education
Emergencies
Government Agencies
Health Care
Housing
Job Discrimination
Settlement Agreements

Website: www.nad.org/infocenter/infotogo/legal/

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