Where can I find information about other disability-related laws, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act?

Answer

Information about the Rehabilitation Act can be found on the disabilityinfo.gov Web site. This site discusses the law and resources pertaining to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which prohibits recipients of federal financial assistance from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in employment and in their programs and activities.

Information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) can be found at: http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=64 and on the Department of Education’s National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Web sites. This act entitles students with disabilities to a proper, public education with any needed services.

Other information on laws and regulations for various topics can be found:

Civil Rights:  http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=217

Employment:    http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=34

Education:   http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=63

Health:   http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=139

Housing:   http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=114

Technology:   http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=189

Transportation:  http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=131

Last Updated: 09/11/2008