Stephanie Lovett-Bowman, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 | Filed under: Disabilities
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights recently issued a
“Dear Colleague” letter providing guidance for school districts regarding compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) as well as a frequently-asked-questions reference. The ADAAA is widely considered to have expanded the definition of a “disability” requiring accommodation. While the guidance does not provide new standards, OCR’s letter and
FAQ are an additional reference for school officials sorting through disability accommodation issues.