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Oregon’s Statewide Assistive Technology Program
This category contains resources to other ergonomic and accessibility websites containing information, products, and/or
services relating to accessibility and ergonomics.
Questions and Answers about Deafness and Hearing Impairments in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Title I of the ADA covers employment by private employers with 15 or more employees and state and local government employers of the same size. Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act provides the same protections for federal employees and applicants for federal employment. Most states also have their own laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of disability. Some of these state laws may apply to smaller employers and provide protections in addition to those available under the ADA.
Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the U.S. Department of Education is providing the information in this pamphlet to explain the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities who are preparing to attend postsecondary schools. This pamphlet also explains the obligations of a postsecondary school to provide academic adjustments, including auxiliary aids and services, to ensure that the school does not discriminate on the basis of disability.
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
President George W. Bush has issued a proclamation designating October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. In the proclamation, he noted that “individuals with disabilities are making important contributions in the workplace.” He also called upon all Americans to “reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that the opportunities of America are available and accessible to every citizen.”
The Rehabilitation Services Accreditation Service (RSAS)
http://www.rsasnet.org/
Voice: 360-438-3646 Fax 360-838-0144
The Rehabilitation Services Accreditation Service (RSAS) was established to expand program opportunities for providers of rehabilitative services and to expand vocational opportunities for the individuals they serve.
Transition from the World of School to the World of Adulthood; How to Find Resources in Your Community
In planning what type of transition services a student needs to prepare for adulthood, the Individualized Education Program (EIP) Team considers areas such as postsecondary education or vocational training, employment, independent living, and community participation. The transition services themselves are a coordinated set of activities that are based on the student's needs and that take into account his or her preferences and interests. Transition services can include instruction, community experiences, the development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives, and (if appropriate) the acquisition of daily living skills and functional vocational assessment.
