LAWS AND POLICIES

Knowing Your Student Rights

Students with disabilities are protected by federal law, which enables them to have full participation in American society.

Legislation such as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA protect students with disabilities against discrimination by creating responsibilities for colleges, universities, and other public organizations.

Section 504

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination under federal programs. It was created to remove barriers, making public education accessible for all.

Section 504

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Americans With Disabilities Act

Signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, the ADA prohibits discrimination against students with disabilities by public entities, improving access.

Americans With Disabilities Act

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act

Originally known as the Education of Handicapped Children Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that makes free public education available to young people with disabilities. In part, it provides financial assistance to state and federal educational service agencies.

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act

Assistive Technology Act

The Assistive Technology Act, first approved by Congress in 1988, promotes awareness and accessibility to assistive services and devices to help in education, employment, and other activities. Under this law, each state gets grants to help provide services to people with disabilities.

Assistive Technology Act

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