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Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA Home Page provides access to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations for businesses and State and local governments, ADA Standards for Accessible Design, and other information about Department of Justice ADA settlement agreements and enforcement activities.
Differences between section 504 and IDEA Section 504 is often confused with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), however, there are differences between the two laws.
Disability Rights Laws This site from the US Department of Justice provides an overview of Federal civil rights laws that ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities. Some of the laws include: Americans with Disabilities Act, Telecommunications Act, Fair Housing Act, Air Carrier Access Act, Rehabilitation Act, Architectural Barriers Act, Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act. The site also provides links to other sources of disability rights information.
No Child Left Behind - ESSA has replaced - links here The No Child Left Behind is a federal law for educational reform. This law amended the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), and mandates change in elementary and secondary education.
Section 508 Section 508 is an amendment to the Rehabilitation Act that requires Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.
Your Rights Under Section 504 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a national law that protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability.