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
Sec. 300.8 (c) (2) – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Section of the IDEA defining deaf-blindness. Read More
Sec. 300.8 (c) (3) – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Section of the IDEA defining deafness. Read More
OSERS Special Institution: Helen Keller National Center
Provides intensive vocational rehabilitation services on a national basis to individuals who are deaf-blind through a comprehensive rehabilitation training center at its headquarters in Sands Point, New York. Read More
OSERS: Special Institutions – Gallaudet University
Provides information about this federally chartered, private, nonprofit educational institution providing elementary, secondary, undergraduate, and continuing education programs for persons who are deaf. Includes links to the university website and program site. Read More