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7.9.6 Is there any legislation or policy in your country which states that the government has a responsibility for the
provision of sign language interpreting services?
7.9.6.1 If yes, please list the legislation or policies that specifically state the government has a responsibility for the
provision of sign language interpreting services.
Country
Is there any legislation or
policy in your country which
states that the government
has a responsibility for the
provision of sign language
interpreting services?
Costa Rica Yes
Cuba No
Dominican Republic No
El Salvador No
Guatemala Yes
Guyana No
Haiti No
If yes, please list the legislation or policies that specifically state
the government has a responsibility for the provision of sign
language interpreting services.
Article 51, Law No 7600 – Equal Opportunity for People with
Disabilities
Law – Equal Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities
Law – Inclusive Education
Honduras Yes
Law No 160 (2005) - Equality and Full Development of People with
Disabilities
Mexico Yes General Law for People with Disabilities (2005)
Nicaragua No
Panama Yes Law – Equal Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities
Suriname No
Total 5 Yes (42%)
Based on 12 respondents
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