Knowing Your Rights and Responsibilities
Students with disabilities in postsecondary education are protected from discrimination based on disability. They also have certain responsibilities to make sure those protections are in place. Youth and families should inform themselves about rights, responsibilities, and what to do if a complaint arises.
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Resources
- ADA, Section 504 & Postsecondary Education
- Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
- U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights
(Complaints about access and accommodations are handled by the OCR) - The Why, When, What, and How of Disclosure in an Academic Setting, After High School
An article from the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy. - Letter to Parents
From the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights - National Collegiate Athletic Association
Provides answers to frequently asked questions from student athletes with education-impacting disabilities. - Communicating with Your Student’s College under Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)