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By: Tom E.C. Smith Section 504 and the ADA Selection 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 are major federal legislative acts that are designed to protect the civil rights of individuals with disabilities. The intent of these two laws is to prevent any form of discrimination against individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified. Section 504 and the ADA are beginning to have a major impact on public schools across the United States. Recently, the role played by Section 504 and the ADA in schools has increased substantially; no longer are schools able to ignore these two acts.

Regardless of the specific reason for the increase in attention to Section 504 and the ADA, more and more parents are beginning to request services and protections under these two acts. What is Section 504? Section 504 is civil rights legislation for persons with disabilities. What is the ADA? Eligibility for Section 504 and ADA services and protection.

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