The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) are federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
Program Access Requirement
Under Title II of the ADA, state and local governments (including public schools) are required to provide program access. The program access requirement ensures that individuals with disabilities are not excluded from any program or service because existing buildings and facilities are inaccessible. State and local governments must provide individuals with disabilities with an equal opportunity to benefit from all of their programs, services, and activities.
Resources
- Accessible Public Schools video by the Department of Justice
- ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments
- U.S. Access Board
- U.S. Department of Education Disability Discrimination webpage
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