by Dan DeMarle | Aug 11, 2023 | Legislation, Uncategorized
At their February 2023 meeting, the Board of Regents proposed amendments to section 200.5 to the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education relating to special education due process system procedures in the areas of (1) granting impartial hearing extensions; (2)...
by Dan DeMarle | Jul 27, 2023 | Legislation, Uncategorized
SCOTUS rules that public school students with disabilities can sue for past damages when schools fail to provide accommodations. https://www.npr.org/2023/03/21/1165072110/supreme-court-hands-victory-to-public-school-students-with-disabilities
by Dan DeMarle | Jul 9, 2023 | ADA, Federal, Legislation, Uncategorized
The U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on the rights of people with disabilities to sue under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The high court said this week that it would take up a case known as Acheson Hotels, LLC v. Laufer. At issue is whether individuals with...
by Dan DeMarle | Jul 9, 2023 | Deafness, Federal, Legislation, Uncategorized
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday for a deaf student who sued his public school system for providing an inadequate education. The case is significant for other disabled students who allege they were failed by school officials. The case the...
by Dan DeMarle | Jul 3, 2023 | Federal, Legislation, Uncategorized
by Michelle Diament | March 22, 2023 The U.S. Supreme Court determined that Miguel Luna Perez, who is deaf, can pursue claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act despite already reaching a settlement under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act...
by Dan DeMarle | May 1, 2023 | Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Disability, Employment, Federal Government, Legislation, Transition
Federal officials are looking to promote changes in state policies and systems in order to increase competitive integrated employment among people with disabilities. Read More >
