The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that makes it illegal to discriminate against people with disabilities, including the Deaf and people […]
Most Childcare Centers are Covered by the ADA Many laws impact disability rights and accessibility standards. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to State and local government […]
What is a Reasonable Accommodation/Modification to Policy or Procedure? A reasonable accommodation/modification to policy or procedure is a change or adjustment to assist an individual with a disability in enjoying […]
Does my child need a health care plan for school? If your child has a health condition, they may or may not need a health care plan for school. There […]
The Workforce Innovations and Opportunities Act (WIOA) Students with disabilities now have greater services and supports in finding work under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act, also known as WIOA. […]
What is a state complaint? A state complaint is an administrative process to help resolve violations of the IDEA or state special education rules. A state complaint is not a […]
Education Rights Disability Law Center is a non-profit civil rights organization dedicated to enforcing and strengthening the laws that protect the opportunities, choices and legal rights of Utahns with disabilities. […]
What is a Due Process Hearing? A due process hearing is like a court proceeding where evidence is presented to an impartial hearing officer, and ultimately one side prevails. A […]
COVID-19 and Your Student with a Disability In the first part of this two-part video series we are addressing three common COVID-19 education questions: “Is my student still entitled to […]
504 Accommodation Plans 504 Plans provide accommodations for students with disabilities to help them access education. Preferred seating, assignment modifications, and check-ins are just a few examples of 504 accommodations. […]