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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What is an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)? An IEE is an evaluation conducted by a qualified examiner who is not employed by the school or district which your child attends. […]
What is an Individualized Education Program? An IEP is a document developed by the IEP team that maps out the special education program, instruction, supports, and services that a child […]
What is a Manifestation Determination Review? A Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) is an evaluation of a student’s misconduct to determine whether that conduct is a manifestation of the student’s disability. […]
Higher Education Institutions There are many laws that impact disability rights and accessibility standards. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to State and local government agencies, for […]