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Federal Disability Laws Policies and Initiatives |
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National Council on Disability- An independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting 54 million Americans with disabilities.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. The website is a comprehensive resource on the law offered by the U.S. Department of Education.
ADA Document Center- Links to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) materials, enforcement and technical assistance. National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) offers a wealth of information and resources on disabilities. NICHCY stands for the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities.
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