Section 504 and ADA : Student Disability Rights

The entirety of Section 504 is comprised of one sentence: "No otherwise qualified person with a disability in the United States...shall, solely by reason of...disability, be denied the benefits of, be excluded from participating in, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." But what does this mean in the practical context of a post-secondary education, and what is expected of schools? Since the implementation of Section 504 and, later, the ADA, courts have been busy analyzing the language and deciding student disability rights issues.

In this session, Erin D. Gilsbach, Esq. examines 10 prominent court cases that provide an expansive look at the legal expectations of student disability rights at postsecondary institutions. Through this process, she breaks down the key components of nondiscrimination and provides helpful tips on what it takes for postsecondary programs to pass muster under Section 504 and the ADA.




Session Highlights: 

Provides a brief, accurate, and convenient summary of the requirements of Section 504 and the ADA as they apply to postsecondary schools – a helpful quick overview

Analyses the issue using case studies, so that the process is clear and easy to understand

Provides tips and best practices for schools to ensure legal compliance and limit potential liability




Why You Should Attend: 

This session uses key case studies to demonstrate key Section 504 and ADA concepts as well as areas of potential liability. The presenter will illustrate the significant requirements of both laws through analysis of the 10 cases, and she will provide best-practice tips to help schools minimize potential liability and effective accommodate students with disabilities. She will also discuss the 2016 changes to Section 504 and how those changes impact institutional responsibilities.




Who Should Attend: 

This session would be valuable for both K-12 and post-secondary level employees.

Post-Secondary:

HR officials

Deans of Students

Dorm Monitors

Student Activity Advisors

Professors

Disability Advocates

Attorneys/Solicitors

K-12: 

Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents

Building-Level Administrators (Principals, Assistant Principals, etc.)

Pupil Services Personnel / Deans of Students



Ask your question directly from our expert during the Q&A session following the live event.
Visit At https://www.edupliance.com/webinar/from-cases-to-concepts-a-discussion-of-student-disability-rights-through-the-explanation-of-10-key-cases

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