DOJ/DOE Joint Publication: Frequently Asked Questions on Effective Communication for Students with Hearing, Vision, or Speech Disabilities in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools

17. May a school district determine that, under Title II, all children with a hearing, vision, or speech disability will receive the same auxiliary aid or service as others with that kind of disability?

Answer. No. As stated earlier, when a school district decides what auxiliary aids or services to provide, that decision is made on an individualized, case‐by‐case basis. Because students with disabilities experience varying levels and types of limitations from hearing, vision, or speech disabilities, and because school districts must give primary consideration to the requests of the individual, these determinations must be made on an individual basis. For examples of appropriate auxiliary aids and services in individual cases, see Q&A 4.