Additional guidance about part B of the IDEA and Section 504 as they relate to the provision of appropriate education service to students who are deaf. Read More
Interveners and Children Who are Deaf-Blind
Explains the importance of intervener services for children who are deaf-blind today. Includes testimonials from parents whose children have benefited from interveners. Read More
Deaf-Blind Projects Support Accessible, Virtual Connections to Transition
Blog discussing deaf-blind projects funded by OSEP to improve educational results and quality of life for children who are deaf-blind and their families. Read More
Joint Dear Colleague Letter from the DOJ and DOE
Joint letter from the Department of Justice and the Department of Education on efforts to address barriers that prevent people with disabilities from participating in online services, programs, and activities that colleges, universities, and other postsecondary institutions make available to students and the public. Read More
Free Appropriate Public Education for Students With Disabilities: Requirements Under Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Outlines requirements under Section 504, which protects the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance, including federal funds. Read More
Protactile Language: Creating Equity for DeafBlind Individuals
Explains efforts from the Rehabilitation Services Administration to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and system change through its interpreter training program. Further explains protactile language. Read More
OSERS: Legislation and Policy
Lists the laws and policy that authorize OSERS’ programs and activities and includes further information on implementing OSERS’ policies and legislation. Read More
Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education
Explains the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities who are preparing to attend postsecondary schools. Also explains the obligations of a postsecondary school to provide academic adjustments, including auxiliary aids and services, to ensure the school does not discriminate on the basis of disability. Read More
POLICY LETTER: August 23, 2010 to Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf, Inc. President Edward H. Bosso, Jr.
A 2010 letter outlining individualized education programs for students who are deaf and other relevant topics for admin. Read More
Sec. 300.324 (a) (2) – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Requires that an IEP Team consider special factors such as communication needs, especially for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Read More