Listed below are some of the significant safeguards for students in transition from school to the adult world:
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): requires that every student with disabilities must have a transition plan, beginning at age 14, related instruction, community experience and interagency coordination.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): a civil rights act that guarantees equal opportunity for people with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, transportation and telecommunications.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: provides individuals with disabilities with basic civil rights protection against discrimination in any program receiving federal funds. Section 504 assures equal opportunities for students with disabilities in schools and vocational education.
Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act: recognizes the need for assistive technology for students with disabilities.
Carl D. Perkins Vocational & Applied Technology Education Act: requires that individuals with disabilities be provided equal access to vocational programs.
Agencies to be contacted if you have questions or concerns:
Office of Civil Rights
Federal Building
1244 Speer Boulevard Suite 310
Denver, CO 80204-3582
Phone: 303.844.5695
Fax: 303.844.4303
TDD: 303.844.3417
Email: ocr_denver@ed.gov
Colorado Dept. of Education
State Office Building
201 East Colfax Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80203-1799
CDE Main Phone: 303.866.6600
CDE Main Fax: 303.830.0793
http://www.cde.state.co.us/
Legal Center
455 Sherman Street, Suite 130
Denver, Colorado 80203-4403
(303) 722-0300 Voice/TTY
(303) 722-3619 TTY
Toll Free 800-288-1376 Voice/TTY
Fax (303) 722-0720
E-mail us at tlcmail@thelegalcenter.org
Local ARC
1905 Sherman Street Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
303.831.7733
Rocky Mountain ADA & IT Center
3630 Sinton Road, Suite 103
Colorado Springs. CO 80907
(719) 444-0268 (Voice/TTY)(800) 949-4232 (Voice/TTY)
(719) 444-0269 (Fax)
rmdbtac@mtc-inc.com