ADA
ADA is an acronym for -
Americans with Disabilities Act
IDEA is an acronym for
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Special education document identifying goals and services for a student with an educational disability.
IEP/Individualized Education Program
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
True or false: ADA was passed because there were no laws that apply to work settings and public services within the community
True
All students with disabilities up to age - are served under IDEA
21
True or False: Everyone has the same IEP plan with the same goals and services
False
True or False: Protects the rights of students with disabilities while they are in college or a job training program
True
Give two examples of how people with a hearing loss access public information
video relay, amplified phones, TTY, closed captions, written or captioned announcements
Requires access to public education for all children regardless of disability
FAPE/Free and Appropriate Public Education
Give three example of accommodations that could be used for a student with a hearing loss on their IEP
preferential seating, interpreter, closed captions, FM system/assistive technology, reduced noise, repeat/rephrase
True or False: Students have to be eligible for an IEP to have a 504 Plan
False
Who must provide equal access under ADA?
public businesses
Federal law addressing the educational needs and rights of children with a disability in one of 14 specified categories.
IDEA/Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
What does an IEP do for a student with a disability?
Describes how the student will be involved in general education curriculum, extracurricular activities, and non-academic activities.
School districts are required to provide - to make the classroom accessible (similar to IDEA)
FAPE (free appropriate public education)
How does ADA protect against discrimination?
a public business must provide accessibility for their customers as well as an employee
Opportunity for a student with a disability to be educated with non-disabled peers to the greatest extent appropriate
LRE/Least Restrictive Environment
List team members who are on the IEP team
parents, regular education teacher, special education teacher, related service providers, school representative, the student (when appropriate)
Give an example of how Section 504 can relate to a student with a hearing loss
Colleges can't ask about disability when applying for admission
Request an interpreter, written instructions, assistive technology, etc