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Last revision:  July 26, 1991
 
 35.160  General.                                                      
  
     (a) A public entity shall take appropriate steps to ensure that   
 communications with applicants, participants, and members of the      
 public with disabilities are as effective as communications with      
 others.                                                               
     (b)(1) A public entity shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids   
 and services where necessary to afford an individual with a disability
 an equal opportunity to participate in, and enjoy the benefits of, a  
 service, program, or activity conducted by a public entity.           
     (2) In determining what type of auxiliary aid and service is      
 necessary, a public entity shall give primary consideration to the    
 requests of the individual with disabilities.