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Disability.gov Recommended resource
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Choose your state from the menu on this Web page to find contact information for your state protection and advocacy agency (P&A). P&As are federally mandated nonprofit organizations that provide individuals with disabilities and/or mental illness free assistance in making sure their rights to education, employment opportunities and other services are not violated.
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Information about filing a complaint about discrimination with the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights. File a complaint online.
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The Department of Education provides answers to common questions on disability discrimination.
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Lists and describes the 14 primary disabilities included in the IDEA under the definition of child with a disability. These definitions guide how states define disability and determine eligibility for a free public education under special education laws. Also includes links to more information about most of the disabilities listed.
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Information from the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights on higher education's obligations to provide auxiliary aids to qualified students with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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This document for parents from the National Center for Learning Disabilities explains the changes brought about by the ADAAA and how they apply to Section 504. These changes may impact children with disabilities, including learning disabilities and other conditions such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Aspergers Syndrome, diabetes, asthma and life-threatening food allergies. This link opens a PDF document.
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Fact sheet concerning ADA requirements for privately-run child care centers.
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Final U.S. Department of Justice rules concerning nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in state and local government services.
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Technical assistance for state departments of education, parents and school administrators using mediation and other collaborative strategies to resolve disagreements about special education and early intervention programs.
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A booklet that provides a brief overview of 11 federal laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities, along with information about the federal agencies to contact for more information.
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