The newly revised Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act improve access to accommodations for students and adults with learning disabilities in school and in the workplace.
This Parent Advocacy Brief will help you understand the changes brought about by the ADAAA, how they apply to Section 504, and how these changes may impact children with disabilities, including learning disabilities, as well as other conditions such as Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), Aspergers Syndrome, diabetes, asthma, and life-threatening food allergies. More >
If your child has a learning disability, a 504 Plan may be a good option to support K-12 educational needs. In this informative video, NCLD Public Policy Director Laura Kaloi explains what a 504 Plan is and how eligibility works. More >
If your child has a learning disability, a 504 Plan may be a good option to support K-12 educational needs. In this informative video, NCLD Public Policy Director Laura Kaloi explains what a 504 Plan is and how eligibility works. More >
Marilyn Bartlett, Ph.D., J.D., who was initially denied accommodations for the bar exam, filed a landmark lawsuit for reasonable accommodations and won! In the end, her case changed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Watch as her inspiring story unfolds. More >
School can be a stressful environment for the child and a time of vulnerability. Appropriate accommodations and modifications can reduce stress and can assist in achieving and maintaining educational success. As a parent, you are your child's greatest advocate, supporter, and cheerlea... More >
Did you know that, effective January 2009, eligibility for protection under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act became broader? Some students who did not qualify for Section 504 in the past, or who were not eligible for services and supports under the Individuals with Disabilities E... More >
What Is the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act?
The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) is a civil rights law that was originally passed by Congress in 1990 (as the Americans with Disabilities Act-ADA) and protects individuals with disabilities from d... More >
What Is Section 504?
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activities, public or private, that receive federal financial assistance. This law conforms to the definition of disab... More >
The updated regulations that govern the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act will become effective in March 2011. Significant changes are included in these regulations and they are likely to have a significant (and positive) impact on those with learning disabilities (LD).... More >
The following is a transcription of the podcast, “Americans with Disabilities Act: Impact of the New Regulations on those with LD (Audio).”
The topic of this NCLD podcast is the impact of the updated federal regulations to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), re... More >
On November 23, 2009 the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) submitted joint comments with the Association on Higher Education And Disability, Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. International Dyslexia Association, Learning Disabilities Asso... More >
This podcast features Mr. Matthew Cohen, Esq., of the Chicago-based law firm of Monahan & Cohen, and focuses on the impact of The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) on students with learning disabilities (LD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD).
Mr. Cohen discusses key areas of the ADAAA, major expansions in eligibility and explains many of the definitions used in the law.
Listen to "The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 and its Impact on Students with LD and AD/HD" today!
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This podcast features Mr. Matthew Cohen, Esq., of the Chicago-based law firm of Monahan & Cohen, and focuses on the impact of The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) on students with learning disabilities (LD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD).
Listen to "The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 and its Impact on Students with LD and AD/HD" today!
