SECTION 504/ADA
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights law that protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation. The ADA was amended in 2008.
To request a section 504/ADA evaluation?
To be eligible under Section 504/ADA, a student must be determined to:
Have a physical or mental impairment.
Physical or mental impairment must limit one or more major life activities.
The impact of physical or mental impairment must be substantial.