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
Web accessibility in plain language: what WCAG asks for
Accessible websites are a legal and practical requirement. The basics of WCAG 2.2, the rules in the US and the EU, and what to check first.
Adaptive driving: driver evaluations and vehicle modifications
Many people with disabilities can drive with the right equipment. How a driver rehabilitation evaluation works, what modifications exist and who pays.
Independent living: centers, services and how to find them
Centers for Independent Living are run by and for people with disabilities. What they offer, how they are funded and where to look.
Special Education Department forgets Disabled Person’s Day
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a day, designated for people who have any kind of disability in the entire world. Some believe it is a
International Disability Rights Re-Write
In 1981, the United Nations developed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The day was started in hopes of promoting the involvement of persons with disabilities in
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was named and founded by the United Nations in 1992 as a day of recognition, on a global scale, as a