Assistive technology (AT) is defined by the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 as “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabiliti
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A Free, Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for students with disabilities is one of the key provisions of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
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The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees up to 12 work weeks of unpaid leave per year and requires group health benefits to be maintained during the leave.
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This fact sheet outlines the various laws that protect people who are living with HIV. It also explores how the Adults with Disabilities Act (ADA) can be applied to protect people with HIV in the employment context.
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This fact sheet clarifies the provisions of the Fair Housing Act, what the law stipulates, and how it affects people with disabilities.
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The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) in special education supports the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and begins with the idea that students with disabilities should attend the school in their neighborhood and be integrated, to the maximu
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This fact sheet clarifies the use of restraints in school with children with disabilities. It addresses questions such as:
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This fact sheet explores the rights of individuals with disabilities to vote. It includes the following information:
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This fact sheet clarifies what an eviction is and whether it is allowable to evict a person with disabiltiies. The fact sheet answers questions such as:
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Are you in charge of planning and chairing IEP meetings with parents? See these 8 tips to avoid stormy meetings and help everything run smoothly.
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