How Can I Understand my Legal Rights as a Person with a Disability?

The first step to understanding your legal rights is to do your homework. You can start by exploring our website for resources in regard to education,…read more

Are Private Schools Subject to the ADA?

Yes, Title III of the ADA prohibits discrimination in public accommodations. Private schools must eliminate unnecessary eligibility standards that deny access to individuals with disabilities,…read more

I Think I’ve Experienced Discrimination: Where Can I File?

If the school is private, a complaint can be filed with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Disability Rights Section. If the school is a…read more

If I Have a Disability, Can I Become a Practical or a Registered Nurse?

See our website on Advocacy Strategies for School. For information about the 2008 amendments to the ADA that broadens coverage for many individuals, see http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/adaaa_info.cfm. Contact…read more

Common Challenges for Nursing Students with Disabilities: Where to Start? Common Challenges for Nursing Students with Disabilities: Where to Start?

Some common challenges for student nurses that we have seen relate to the following: limited information about accommodations; uncomfortable asking for accommodations; not aware of…read more

Can I Use a Calculator in Clinical Practice

I Have Dyscalculia: Can I Use a Calculator in School and in Clinical Practice? by Robin Jones, Director, Great Lakes ADA Center www.adagreatlakes.org I think that…read more

To Disclose or Not to Disclose?

by Karen McCulloh and Beth Marks Do you homework before deciding to disclose. The decision of whether to disclose is entirely up to you. If you…read more

Technical Standards Versus Essential Functions: Developing Disability-Friendly Policies for Nursing Programs

by Martha Smith What do technical standards mean for nursing? Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, schools can, in fact, have technical standards. Technical…read more

Off to College: Tips for Students with Visual Impairments

By Laura Magnuson College is full of new experiences. You will meet new people, learn new things, and perhaps be away from home for the…read more