Laws, Policies, Rights & Regulations Resources
Agents of Their Own Success: Self-Advocacy Skills and Self-Determination for Students with Disabilities in the Era of Personalized Learning
This webinar shows how self-advocacy and self-determination can be integrated into personalized learning systems so students can have a voice and choice in their learning.
Impacts of SSI on Other Government Programs
Many people who are potentially eligible for SSI benefits do not know how receiving SSI affects their benefits or payments from other government and State programs such as Medicaid/Medicare, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF), and others.
Social Security Disability SSI — Eligibility Requirements and Criteria to Qualify
Learn how to qualify for Social Security Disability or SSI benefits.
Law and Guidance Overview
This page from the Department of Education provides links to legislation, regulations, guidance, and other policy documents for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and other topics.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The ADA website provides publications and videos that answer many questions, including: What is the ADA? Who is a person with a disability? Who must comply with the ADA? Where can you call to ask questions about the ADA?
National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)
A Partner Resource | The NDRN provides training, technical assistance and networking. It helps to protect the civil rights of persons with disabilities and prevent and/or remedy abuse and neglect of those who reside in institutions, other facilities and the community.
SSI Law and Regulations Finder
This page is designed to assist you in quickly locating some of the most frequently used sections of the SSI Law and Regulations.
Olmstead: Community Integration for Everyone
The Olmstead decision details how public entities must provide community-based services to persons with disabilities when certain conditions are met.
Persons with Intellectual Disabilities in the Workplace and the ADA
This extensive guidance from the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission provides more information Spanish
Disability Discrimination and Employment Decisions
The disability laws forbid discrimination when it comes to any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.