Children with Disabilities

Legal Information

• Assistive Technology and Special Education

  Assistive Technology Device: An assistive technology (AT) device is any item used to maintain or improve the educational capabilities of a student with a disability. Assistive Technology Service: An assistive technology (AT) service is any service that assists in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. This includes evaluations, modifications, maintenance and repair of assistive technology devices, as well as training for the student, family and school personnel in the use of such devices. Content Detail

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  Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title III

  The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) secures equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, transportation, state and local government services and telecommunications. Title III of the ADA applies to public accommodations, which are private entities that are open to the public. Content Detail

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• Taking Tests-Testing Accommodations

  Deciding whether a student with a disability should take the same tests given to other students is a big and important decision, many tests can affect the rest of the student’s life. One immediately thinks about tests like the high school exit exam, Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), and final examinations for individual courses. However, testing of all kinds, whether a daily quiz or chapter test, is equally important. Content Detail

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• Children's Law: List of Written Resources

  South Carolina residents may order publications on line (excluding manuals). Out of state practitioners may call 803.777.1646 for price information. A link to the online order form appears at the end of the resource list. Content Detail

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• Disability.gov

  This web site provides a comprehensive list of the federal government's online information for people with disabilities. From the DisabilityInfo.gov home page you may select the category of information or services you're interested in from tabs at the top of the page. From the DisabilityInfo.gov home page you can also use the search function to look for any information by typing in related words. Content Detail

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