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Cossler, Christine T. – School Business Affairs, 2011
The odds that a school district might be asked to allow a service dog or miniature horse into one of its facilities have increased tremendously in light of new legislative changes. With those changes comes a host of fresh challenges for school administrators and policy makers--not the least of which are complex disability discrimination laws and…
Descriptors: Animals, Disability Discrimination, Disabilities, Guidance
Christoph, Nancy J. – American School & University, 1997
Discusses the design and budgetary impact of new national guidelines requiring public school playgrounds to be accessible to all students. Areas discussed cover accessible surfacing and designs of ramps and transfer points. Concluding comments highlight planning alternatives. (GR)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Design Requirements, Elementary Education, Facility Guidelines
Johnson, Christopher – American School & University, 2007
When students think about the obstacles they must overcome to get into a school, most probably are thinking in terms of SATs, ACTs or other entrance exams. However, for students with disabilities, the obstacles they face often are literal ones: manual doors. Accommodating those with disabilities or physical limitations is one reason for schools to…
Descriptors: Structural Elements (Construction), Educational Facilities Improvement, School Construction, Educational Facilities Design
Clark, Craig B. – 1997
Since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II applies to schools, each school district should have a coordinator to develop an action plan covering the school system. Requirements fall into four areas: general nondiscrimination, equally effective communication, program accessibility, and employment. Compliance with the law is the…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Architecture, Design Requirements, Disabilities
Clark, Craig B. – 1998
For several years, Weaver High School (Hartford, Connecticut) has used a grant to fund the services of a consultant to provide information and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Weaver has a program that allows students with multiple disabilities to be part of the school program and all activities. Activities have provided…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Architecture, Design Requirements, Disabilities
Lenn, Katy – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1993
Provides suggestions for academic libraries to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Topics addressed are planning, including patron surveys; physical access to buildings; signage; library security systems; furniture; library services; staff development; telephone access; library acquisitions; and equipment and software. A sidebar lists…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accessibility (for Disabled), Compliance (Legal), Disabilities
Heidari, Farzin – 1996
This report addresses the barriers college students with disabilities face in the laboratory setting. In engineering, mathematics, and science education most courses require laboratory work which may pose challenges to those with disabilities. Instructors should be aware of the individual needs of students with disabilities and make necessary…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), College Students, Compliance (Legal)