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Section 504 and the ADA
- Charles J. Russo - University of Dayton, USA
- Allan G. Osborne, Jr. - Snug Harbor Community School (Retired), Quincy, Massachusetts
September 2008 | 152 pages | Corwin
A concise legal desk reference to help educators support the rights of individuals with disabilities!This resource provides an expert review of the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and their impact on educational opportunities and access for persons with disabilities. Ideal for administrators, counselors, teachers, and special educators, the book covers: Provisions of Section 504 and the ADA regarding students who participate in educational programs and services Requirements affecting students in public Kû12 schools, private schools, and post-secondary institutionsThe rights of employees with disabilitiesLegal considerations involving parents
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. Introduction: Education and the American Legal System
2. Anti-Discrimination Legislation: An Overview of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans With Disabilities Act
3. Students
4. Employees
5. Parents and the General Public
6. Defenses, Immunities, and Remedies
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Index