Dispute & Mediation

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Mediation Program

Discusses the procedures for resolving ADA complaints through the U.S. Department of Justice Mediation Program.

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Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education

Technical assistance for state departments of education, parents and school administrators using mediation and other collaborative strategies to resolve disagreements about special education and early intervention programs.

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Department of Education Discrimination Complaint Form

Online form for filing a complaint that an educational institution or other covered entity has discriminated on the basis of disability.

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Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund

A national law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance and education of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities and parents.
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Filing a Discrimination Complaint with the U.S. Department of Education

Information about filing a complaint about discrimination with the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights.

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Protection & Advocacy Services Directory

Choose your state from the drop-down menu on this Web page to find contact information for your state protection and advocacy agency (P&A). P&As are federally mandated non-profit organizations that provide individuals with disabilities and/or mental illness free assistance in making sure their rights to education, employment opportunities and other services are not violated.
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