Details the obligations of school districts under Section 504, allowing parents and educators to better understand its key requirements. Read More
Frequently Asked Questions on Effective Communication for Students with Hearing, Vision, or Speech Disabilities in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
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
Smooth Sailing Using the Neurodiversity Paradigm: Developing Positive Classrooms Experiences for Autistic Students
Interview-style blog post regarding a professional development program (Smooth Sailing) supporting general education teachers of students on the autism spectrum. Read More
Barriers & Strategies
Presents specific barriers to digital equity discussed during listening session. Mentions how limited data and bandwidth can negatively impact learners with dyslexia, blindness, and cerebral palsy in particular, as they often rely on online resources. Read More
OCR’s Outreach, Prevention, Education and Non-discrimination (OPEN) Center
Facilitates technical assistance and support to schools, educators, families, and students to ensure better awareness of the requirements and protections of federal non-discrimination laws. Read More
Know Your Rights
Informational page outlining various civil rights laws enforced by OCR. Includes links to more information based on the type of discrimination. Read More
EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT: Assessments under Title I, Part A & Title I, Part B: Summary of Final Regulations
Outlines the regulations for assessments according to the Every Student Succeeds Act, including stipulations for alternative assessments for students with cognitive disabilities. Read More
About IDEA
Explains how the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children. 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
Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs
Renews the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services’s commitment to supporting access to high-quality and inclusive early childhood programs. Read More