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The Protection & Advocacy (P&A) System
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4. What factors should a public school district consider in determining what auxiliary aids or services are necessary to afford qualified students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in, and enjoy the benefits of, the public school’s services, programs, or activities?
provision of supplementary aids and services, to provide nonacademic and extracurricular services and activities in the manner necessary to afford every child with a disability an equal opportunity...
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5. What factors are relevant in determining whether an individual does not oppose receiving services in an integrated employment setting?
A: People with disabilities in or at risk of entering segregated employment settings must have the opportunity to make an informed decision about whether to work in integrated employment...
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How does EEOC process charges of discrimination?
Both parties will be provided opportunity to submit further information....
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8. What should I do if I think that my rights have been violated?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) can help you decide what to do next, and conduct an investigation if you decide to file a charge of discrimination....
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10.1 Introduction
10.1 Introduction Title I of the ADA is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) under the same procedures used to enforce Title VII of the Civil Rights Acts of...
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How are charges of discrimination filed?
How are charges of discrimination filed? A person who feels s/he has been discriminated against, or other potential "charging party" should contact the nearest EEOC office. (See...
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What if the EEOC concludes that no discrimination occurred?
What if the EEOC concludes that no discrimination occurred? If the investigation finds no cause to believe discrimination occurred, EEOC will take no further action. EEOC will...
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What if the EEOC concludes that discrimination occurred?
What if the EEOC concludes that discrimination occurred? If the investigation shows that there is reasonable cause to believe that discrimination occurred, EEOC will attempt to...
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Can an individual file a lawsuit against an employer?
Can an individual file a lawsuit against an employer? An individual can file a lawsuit against an employer, but s/he must first file the charge with EEOC. The charging party can...
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Testimony of John L. Wodatch Before the Foreign Relations Committee Of the United States Senate
Testimony of John L. Wodatch Former Chief, Disability Rights Section Civil Rights Division U.S. Department of Justice Before the Foreign Relations Committee Of the United...
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First Victory
President Reagan’s Task Force on Regulatory Relief provided just such an opportunity....
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What Do I Do If I Think That I'm Being Discriminated Against?
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. A charge of discrimination generally must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discrimination....
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Disability Rights California
In this world, all people with disabilities enjoy the power of equal rights and opportunities, dignity, choice, independence and freedom from abuse, neglect and discrimination....
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Basic Principles
The ADA prohibits public entities from isolating, separating, or denying people with disabilities the opportunity to participate in the programs that are offered to others....
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5.1 Overview of Legal Obligations
5.1 Overview of Legal Obligations An employer must provide an equal opportunity for an individual with a disability to participate in the job application process and to be considered...
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6. Do the ADA and Olmstead apply to persons at serious risk of segregation in sheltered workshops?
encourages students with disabilities to participate in sheltered workshops; and/or routinely refers students to sheltered workshops as a postsecondary placement without offering such students opportunities...
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7. What remedies address violations of the ADA’s integration mandate in the context of disability employment systems?
such employment services have allowed individuals to receive services in the most integrated setting appropriate.31 For individuals to be integrated in a workplace, they should have an opportunity...
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9.7 Does Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim Prevent an Injured Worker from Filing a Charge Under the ADA?
9.7 Does Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim Prevent an Injured Worker from Filing a Charge Under the ADA? Filing a workers' compensation claim does not prevent an injured worker...
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4. What evidence may a person with a disability rely on to establish that an integrated setting is appropriate for him or her?
A: A considerable body of professional research shows that people with significant disabilities can work in integrated employment settings.24 Moreover, numerous states have adopted...
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Toward Independence and The ICD Survey of Disabled Americans
In June, NCD members held working sessions to sketch out the content of each proposed topic and finally settled on the following ten topics: equal opportunity laws, employment, disincentives...
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Athletics and Extracurricular Activities
School districts must provide non-academic services and activities in a manner that provides students with disabilities an equal opportunity for participation.101 This requirement includes...
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Disability Etiquette 101 Video
Disability Etiquette 101: This video, produced by Rachel Roff, answers many common questions about interacting with persons with disabilities.
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ADA Title I: Employment
Title I requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide qualified individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit from the full range of employment-related opportunities...
