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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Section 504 - covering any program or activity that either receives Federal financial assistance or is conducted by any Executive agency or the United States Postal Service. Section 504 requires that qualified individuals with disabilities shall not be excluded from, denied access to or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity that either receives Federal financial assistance or is conducted by any Executive agency or the U.S. Postal Service.

 

Social Security Online

SI Plans to Achiev Self-Support for Blind or Disabled People

 

DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS

 

DREDF

 

The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, founded in 1979, is a leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities

 

California

Protection and AdvocacySpecial Education Rights and Responsibilities (SERR)

 

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Title II - State and Local Government Activities

Title II prohibits discrimination by state and local government agencies. This Title covers all public agencies regardless of whether they receive federal assistance. This Title guarantees access to all programs, services and activities provided by a public agency, including public education, employment, recreation, health care, social services, courts, voting and town meetings. State and local government funded colleges and universities and other post-secondary educational programs must not discriminate under Title II. Go to What Can I Read for More Information (for Educators) for lists of readings on the ADA, education and related topics, and to Where Can I Go for More Information (for Educators) to identify other organizations offering information and technical assistance.

Architectural standards must be followed for new construction. Alteration of existing buildings or relocation of services are required, as well as reasonable modifications to policies and procedures to provide access to programs and services, except as those that would result in undue financial and administrative burdens. This Title also covers public transportation systems which are required to be made accessible to all people with disabilities.

Who is responsible for enforcement of Title II?
The Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is responsible for enforcement of the state and local government activities of Title II of the ADA. Complaints must be filed within 180 days of the date of the discrimination. Private lawsuits may also be brought to Federal court without a “ to sue” letter. For more information or to file a complaint, contact the Disability rights Section of the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TDD).

Department of Rehabilitation California Code of Regulation

 

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