Addresses common doubts and questions regarding how current laws (IDEA, Title II, and Section 504) impact the services schools offer to students with hearing, vision, or speech disabilities. Read More
Meeting the Communication Needs of Students with Hearing, Vision, or Speech Disabilities
Simple FAQ-style resource explaining Federal requirements for meeting the communication needs of students with hearing, vision, or speech disabilities. Includes steps for action if proper attention is not given as well as further resources. Read More
Office of the Deputy Secretary
Home page for the Office of the Deputy Secretary. Explains its function, biographies, programs, and sub-offices. Read More
Students With Disabilities
Section of a report on students with disabilities, outlining the populations served by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act through various graphs and visualizations. Read More
Students With Disabilities
Provides data on students with disabilities served under IDEA in school year 2022-23, including interactive maps and graphs. Highlights the most notable findings from the year. Read More
The Digital Access Divide
Explains that access to digital resources and tools is not always equitable and provides recommendations for closing this divide. Read More
Case No. 11-23-4044 – Letter
Case resolution letter from the Office for Civil Rights regarding an instance of discrimination in which students with auditory disabilities were excluded from taking a field test assessment. Read More
Sec. 300.8 (c) (5) – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Section of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act defining hearing impairment. Read More
Auditory Discrimination in Depth (ADD) / Lindamood Phonemic Sequencing (LiPS)
Teaches students to successfully decode words and to identify individual sounds and blends in words. Read More
Barton Reading & Spelling System
Explains the Barton Reading & Spelling System, which was designed for students of any age who have dyslexia or other learning disabilities. However, studies have not concluded whether the system is effective or ineffective. Read More