Disability rights, in plain words
The laws, benefits and school services that protect people with disabilities in the United States - explained without jargon.
Rights and benefits
ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act: equal access to work, transport, public places and services.
Learning disabilities
Learning disabilities: how they show up in school, and the support a child is entitled to.
SSA
The Social Security Administration and the programmes it runs for people who cannot work.
SSDI
Social Security Disability Insurance: who qualifies, and how to apply.
SSI
Supplemental Security Income for people with little or no income.
IDEA vs. 504
IDEA or Section 504? A side-by-side look at the two laws behind special education.
Where to start
One programme at a time
Benefit letters, applications and appeals can feel overwhelming. The guides on this site walk through the programmes one by one - what they are for, who qualifies and what to ask for.
What's new
New rules, awareness days and changes in special education - the latest articles, collected below.
Latest articles
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International Disability Rights Re-Write
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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Tips for Students With Physical Disabilities on Looking For Colleges
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Tips for Getting Quality Special Education Services
As a parent, you want to make sure that your child is receiving the best teaching and guidance for his or her own learning style. But what if
Health Care Reform
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