What do “readily achievable” and “undue burden” mean?
Architectural barriers must be removed if “readily achievable.” The term “readily achievable” means easily accomplishable and able to be carried out without much difficulty or expense. Auxiliary aids and services must be provided unless that creates an “undue burden.” “Undue burden” means significant difficulty or expense. Both “readily achievable” and “undue burden” will be determined on the basis of the nature and cost of the action needed in light of the resources available to individual child care centers. What are “auxiliary aids and services?” Auxiliary aids and services include a wide range of services and devices for ensuring effective communication for children with a variety of disabilities. These include qualified interpreters, qualified readers and other effective methods, equipment, devices and services needed for communication. Child care centers are not required to provide individually prescribed personal devices such as hearing aids, prescription eyeglasses or other ser
