ADA

Eligibility and Legal Requirements

The ADA applies to any individual with a physical or mental impairment that limits their participation in one or more major life activities. There is no age limit to qualify for an ADA and it should not require extensive scientific, medical, or statistical analyses. Some examples include: persons with impairments such as epilepsy, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, major depression, and bipolar disorder, to name a few.

The ADA prohibits discrimination in employment, by governmental entities, and in public accommodations. It will protect anyone who has experienced or may experience discrimination from a disability.

Services Provided

Students will be provided with nondiscriminatory treatment, and the same process as a student with an IDEA would receive: referral, evaluation, program planning, placement, and reevaluation.

Roles and Responsibilities

General Education: Teachers who suspect a student may have a disability will take appropriate actions to make sure the student is covered under an ADA plan if necessary. Teacher will be a continual advocate for the student to make sure their needs are being met.

Special Education: Make sure the student is able to fully participate in their education without discrimination, and educate the parents on the differences between an ADA plan and other special education services. Know which services would best help the eligible students.

Student: Student should make it known if they ever suffer from acts of discrimination, and ask to file a report.

Families: Parents/Guardians/Surrogates should file a complaint if they feel their child's needs are not being met or they are undergoing discrimination.