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IDEA is a US law that ensures students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education. It covers the general provisions, assistance, support programs, and components of the law, such as IEP, FAPE, LRE, and procedural safeguards.
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) (1876) – AAIDD are promoters for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) (1995) – a cross-disability organization that focuses on advocacy and services.
FAPE is a civil right of students with disabilities to receive special education and related services at public expense. Learn about the history, definition, and implementation of FAPE in the US, as well as the difference between IEP and 504 plans.
Accessibility is the design of products, services, or environments that can be used by people with disabilities or assistive technology. Learn about the concept, the international and national laws, and the types of accessibility in different domains.
Learn about the history, definitions, and demographics of disability in the U.S., a significant minority group that makes up about 20 percent of the population. Find out how disability rights legislation, accessibility, and benefits have evolved over time.
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) is a statute that aims to improve accessibility standards for Ontarians with physical and mental disabilities by 2025. It covers public and private institutions, and has five standards: customer service, information and communication, employment, transportation, and design of public spaces.
The Disability Visibility Project is an ongoing effort. The podcast, launched in 2017, includes over 80 episodes, each with an open and honest reflection of the experiences of the disability community. [5] Topics range from video games, climate change, poetry, immigration, intersectionality, design, violence, mental health, to entrepreneurship ...
Learn about the history, themes and significance of this annual observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. Find out how it aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.