The Americans with Disabilities Act The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits the exclusion of people with disabilities from everyday...
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Q9: How can a school district meet its obligation, as described in the Section 504 regulation, to evaluate students to determine the need for special education or related services consistent with the Amendments Act?
As explained in Q5, in determining if a student has a disability, the school district should ensure that it follows the expanded Amendments Act interpretation of disability, including the...
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ADA25: #14 of 25 -- Police
When approached by a police officer, NAD Attorney Caroline Jackson explains what you can do that is a result of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....
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Air Carrier Access Act
Air Carrier Access Act, for questions pertaining to air transportation, call Department of Transportation: Aviation Consumer Protection Division 800-778-4838 (voice) 800-455-9880...
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ADA25: #17 of 25 -- Recreation
If you enjoy going to an NFL football game, watch NAD intern Tyler Pugeda share about how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires such venues to provide access....
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Title II and the IDEA
Two additional laws that apply to school districts’ obligations to students with disabilities in the elementary and secondary public school context are Title II of the ADA (Title II) and...
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The Power of 504 by Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)
Award-winning 18-minute documentary video, which captures the drama and emotions of the historic civil rights demonstration of people with disabilities in 1977, resulting in the signing...
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§ 37.3 The Act or ADA
The Act or ADA means the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Pub....
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ADA Information Line
The Department of Justice operates a toll-free ADA Information Line to provide information and materials to the public about the requirements of the ADA....
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ADA25: #20 of 25 -- Video Relay Service (VRS)
NAD Attorney Debra Patkin explains how Video Relay Services (VRS) is a result of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). View the entire #ADA25 series at www.nad.org/ADA25....
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Questions and Answers on the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 for Students with Disabilities Attending Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
responding to requests for technical assistance, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has determined that school officials would benefit from additional guidance concerning the effects of the Americans...
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Q12: Should school districts conduct FAPE evaluations as described in the Section 504 regulation for students who, prior to the Amendments Act, had health problems but might not have been considered persons with a disability?
A: The answer depends upon whether, because of the health problem, that student has a disability and, because of that disability, needs, or is believed to need, special education or related...
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B of the IDEA provides Federal funds to State educational agencies and through them local educational agencies (hereinafter school...
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ADA25: #12 of 25 -- Court Access
NAD Attorney Anna Bitencourt explains how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers access in the courtroom. View the entire #ADA25 series at www.nad.org/ADA25....
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FEDERAL LAWS
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II) are federal civil rights laws that prohibit disability discrimination,...
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ADA25: #13 of 25 -- Jails and Prisons
Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) apply to those in jail or prison? Find out as NAD Attorney Debra Patkin explains what that looks like....
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What is the ADA National Network?
What is the ADA National Network? Published May 4, 2015 by the Great Plains ADA Center....
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Use of the ISA Under the ADA
The ADA Standards apply nationwide to places of public accommodation, commercial facilities, and state and local government facilities....
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U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans...
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‘‘Act.’’
‘‘Act.’’ The word ‘‘Act’’ is used in this part to refer to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101–336, which is also referred to as the ‘‘ADA.’’...
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Act
Act - Public Law 101-336 - This Act may be cited as the "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990". - Source: Definition from ADA Public Law 101- 336...
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Q6. Does the Amendments Act address the "major life activities" referred to in the Section 504 and Title II regulations?
predate the Amendments Act, and are not exhaustive....
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How to File an ADA Complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice
You can file an Americans with Disabilities Act complaint alleging disability discrimination against a State or local government or a public accommodation (including, for example, a restaurant...
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ABBREVIATIONS:
The following abbreviations are used in this document: ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act EV: Electric Vehicle CBC: California Building...
