Special Education: Legal

This Web site provides legal documents such as the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008, ADA regulations, technical assistance manuals prepared by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity commission, and technical assistance documents sponsored by the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research. There are also links to other Internet sources concerning disability and legal issues.

As a component of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, the Office of Special Education programs offers a site focusing more on legislative issues regarding special education rather than teaching aids. This site provides links to valuable information concerning the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, longitudinal studies relating specifically to special education and government publications and reports.

ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, programs and services provided by state and local governments, goods and services provided by private companies, and in commercial facilities. This site offers access to ADA publications and requirements, technical assistance materials, new regulations, press releases, information line, and certification of state and local building codes.

The EEOC identifies priority issues and sets out a plan for administrative enforcement and litigation of the laws within its jurisdiction. This page supplies information concerning disability discrimination laws enforced by the EEOC.