504 Contacts
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In MDIRSS schools each Building Principal is responsible for assuring that their school complies with Section 504 requirements. |
Section 504
Section 504/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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Department of Justice Toolkit links
ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
On December 5, 2006, the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice issued the first installment of a new technical assistance document designed to assist state and local officials to improve compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in their programs, services, activities, and facilities. The new technical assistance document, which will be released in several installments over the next ten months, is entitled "The ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments."
The Tool Kit is designed to teach state and local government officials how to identify and fix problems that prevent people with disabilities from gaining equal access to state and local government programs, services, and activities. It will also teach state and local officials how to conduct accessibility surveys of their buildings and facilities to identify and remove architectural barriers to access.
FAQs 504
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An individual with a disability is one who has a physical or mental impairment, has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded by others as having such an impairment. The impairment must substantially limit a major life activity.
Who is eligible for protection under 504?
To be covered under the law, a person must meet the ADA's definition of a disability. Students who have a disability that does not have an adverse impact of their ability to learn but may require special accommodation in order to access education may have a 504 Plan.
Section 504 of the ADA
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| Federal Law-- Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act |
| **Supporting Documentation available in the MDIRSS folder on First Class to password protect the Drummond Woodsum documents.** |
| Guidelines for 504 Compliance |
| 504 Contacts for MDIRSS Schools |
| FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions |