Supreme Court Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley
michael a. chatoff, deaf lawyer, represented rowleys. though deaf, chatoff able speak , delivered arguments orally in english while able respond justices questions using computer-aided transcription system involving stenographer , computer monitor supplied gallaudet university , translation systems, inc. equipment had specially approved court, , first time court approved use of such electronic equipment , first time deaf person argued before supreme court. chatoff argued goal of act provide handicapped children equal educational opportunities. asked justify interpretation, chatoff pointed legislative record arguing intent of legislation rather text of statute specifically. justices questioned him implications of upholding such interpretation, interpretation of statute require every school board provide sign language interpreter every deaf child in country? chatoff argued case specific amy , distinguished between amy needed , other students situated may or may not need: deaf commu...