Lists and answers frequently asked questions concerning report cards and transcripts for students with disabilities in public schools. Read More
Impact Aid Section 7003 – Payments for Federally Connected Children
Help educate federally-connected children, such as children of members of the uniformed services, children who live on Indian lands, children who live on federal property, etc. Includes additional payments for those children with disabilities. Read More
So You Want to Go Back to School – [OCR-00045]
Letter to those ending their military service as wounded warriors explaining that they may be entitled to protections as students with disabilities. Read More
Special Education — Educational Technology, Media and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (ALN: 84.327)
Provides support for accessible technology and media-related activities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Read More
About OPE- Higher Education Programs
Explains Higher Education Programs, including the Institutional Service and the Student Service. The latter specifically administers programs to facilitate access of individuals with disabilities to higher education. Read More
Special Education — Grants to States (ALN: 84.027)
Provides funding to help states meet the excess costs of providing special education and related services to children with disabilities. Read More
Civil Rights Requirements – C. Civil Rights Laws Applicable to Persons with Disabilities
Explains Section 504 and the ADA, arguing that employment clauses apply to persons with mental or physical disabilities. Read More
LTSS Roadmap – 1915c Waivers
Lists programs funded by the Indian Health Service organized by state, many of which specifically serve individuals with physical disabilities. Read More
LTSS Roadmap State Medicaid Policies
Summarizes several state medicaid policies, including 1915(j) Self-Directed Personal Assistance Services Under State Plan, which, for instance, would allow individuals with physical disabilities to direct their own skilled tasks. Read More
Crutches Medical Coverage
Explains that Medicare Part B covers crutches as durable medical equipment. Read More