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Download full textNational Center for Special Education in Charter Schools, 2018
A Toolkit of Emerging Best Practices and Opportunities for Charter Support Organizations Approximately 6.4 million students--roughly 13 percent of the student population between ages 6-21--receive special education and related services in public schools every year. While students identified as eligible for special education require supports and…
Descriptors: Best Practices, Charter Schools, Special Education, Students with Disabilities
Arrowsmith, Ronald G. – Business Officer, 1992
A brief overview is provided of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its impact on U.S. colleges and universities. Examined are the employment and accessibility requirements. Definitions of key terms such as "disability, "reasonable accommodation" and "qualified" are given. It is concluded that compliance will require…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Colleges, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities
Osfield, Kenneth – 1993
This self-evaluation report was written to provide the University of Florida (Gainesville) with a comprehensive document regarding access by students with disabilities to the programs, services, and activities it provides to all students, staff, faculty, and the community at large. The report, which provides a basis for planning and improving…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Accessibility (for Disabled), Compliance (Legal), Disabilities
Lee, Martha C.; Mastrangelo, Eliz. B. – 1994
Prepared by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Task Force at Lakeland Community College (LCC) in Ohio, this report assesses LCC's compliance with ADA provisions and presents recommendations concerning projects to be undertaken. Section I provides an introduction to the ADA and its impact at LCC. Section II describes the self-evaluation…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Community Colleges, Compliance (Legal)
Natale, Joe – Illinois Libraries, 1992
Discusses the requirement of the Americans with Disabilities Act for self-evaluation of public libraries and reports data on accessibility from a survey of public libraries in Illinois. Leased facilities and transition plans are considered; and a self-evaluation form is presented that covers persons consulted, accessibility, employment and…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Facility Guidelines
Armstrong, William B.; Lewis, Mary; Neault, Lynn C. – 1997
In 1997, the San Diego Community College District conducted a self-evaluation study of their continuing education programs to assess the program's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Ten focus groups revealed their knowledge and views of the ADA. Students cited the availability of special instructional accommodations, but…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Community Colleges, Compliance (Legal)
Armstrong, William B.; Lewis, Mary; Neault, Lynn C. – 1997
In 1997, the San Diego Community College District conducted a self-evaluation study of Mesa College to assess its compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Ten focus groups discussed their knowledge and views of the ADA. Findings for the Student and Disabled Student Group indicated that while there was a general lack of awareness…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Community Colleges
Peer reviewedPack, Nancy C.; Foos, Donald D. – RQ, 1992
Outlines the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 in regard to libraries. Discusses the responsibilities libraries have in hiring disabled persons and providing services, accommodations, and telecommunications, and describes ADA compliance activities in Florida. (96 references/notes) (EA)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Civil Rights, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities
Joffee, Elga – 1999
Designed to be used as a companion to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this guide provides information on how the law applies to individuals with visual impairments. Section 1, "The ADA and Visual Impairment," gives an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act and discusses visual impairment and accessibility. Examples of…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adults, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Building Design
Office for Civil Rights (ED), Washington, DC. – 1996
This guide is intended to assist elementary and secondary schools as they plan compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), conduct required self-evaluation and transition plans, and make appropriate modifications. The eight chapters correspond with the regulations and include many worksheets and examples. Chapter 1 briefly discusses…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Civil Rights Legislation
