Legal Rights
for Individuals with
Developmental Disabilities
Everyone deserves equal rights, whether it be in the home, classroom, community, or other places. We provide resources pertaining to legal rights, including court case summaries, special education information, and more.
Different Areas in Legal Rights
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Self-advocacy is the key to independence through both necessity and desire. Resources about the importance of self-advocacy, as well as gaining self-advocacy are part of what we do.
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Every student is entitled to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE), although many students aren't receiving the education that they deserve. We have resources regarding areas such as ESY, IEP collaboration, and more, while also advocating for special education policy. In addition, you can check out other resources below:
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There will always be new ongoing changes, both good and bad. It's important that we keep people informed as well as research what the future may hold. Our journalism efforts are also important in hearing personal stories that need to be heard.
Significant Disability Laws
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Since passing in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act remains a cornerstone in accessibility across this country, spanning from building code to anti-discriminatory hiring practices and more. In addition to the main website (linked in the title), there is another ADA website showing you how to contact the 10 regional ADA offices that provide local support for implementation and compliance; click here.
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), since first passing under a different name in 1975, has been critical in supporting students with disabilities in then classroom, including the right to a Free Appropriate Public Education. You can access our special education related articles, which include court case summaries, informative guides, and more details about IDEA itself here.
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More on Assistive Technology (AT) can be seen at 3da.org/at, but it's important to mention here because everyone has the right to access assistive technology. every state has their own AT program that supports those with AT needs in device demonstrations, loans, and more. You can find your state AT program here.