1 Individuals with Disabilities Rights and Responsibilities

2 The Laws

3 FERPA Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (1974)

4 The Laws

5 IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act- 2004

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7 Under IDEA public school districts must:  Protect students ’ rights to a free and appropriate education  Guarantee the right to education until a student graduates, meets the goals of IEP, or turns 21 years of age  Provide for evaluation and developing an Individual Educational Plan (IEP)  Provide services and document students’ use of the services

8 In order to be eligible under IDEA:

9 The Laws

10 ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act of 2008

11 The Laws

12 Section 504 Rehabilitation Act

13 Section 508 Rehabilitation Act Federal departments/agencies are required to provide similar access to computer information and data for individuals with and without disabilities.

14 ADA & Rehabilitation Act

15 In order to be Eligible under ADA/Section 504:

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17 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN K-12 SYSTEM & COLLEGE SYSTEM K-12COLLEGE IDEA, Section504 Section 504, ADA Student requests & self discloses District identifies student(s) Student provides documentation District establishes eligibility District develops an I.E.P. District provides support and/or special classes Student identifies educational limitations Student requests support services and/or special classes District makes assessment

18 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN K-12 SYSTEM & COLLEGE SYSTEM K-12COLLEGE Student may receive certificate of completion instead of diploma Student may receive approved vocational certificate of AA/AS Degree Districts ensures that the I.E.P. is implemented and goals are met Student is responsible for own goals and progress Parents & Special Ed. professionals may advocate for student Student advocates for self Fundamental alternation is allowed to the: 1. program of study 2.instructional methods Accommodations may NOT alter fundamental nature of credit courses, degree requirements or certificate programs

19 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN K-12 SYSTEM & COLLEGE SYSTEM Student provides own transportation Student provides own transportation District provides transportation to and from school District provides transportation to and from school Student provides attendant care Student provides attendant care District may provide personal attendant services District may provide personal attendant servicesK-12COLLEGE

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