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Office of Civil Rights (OCR) – Dear Colleague letters & Technical Assistance

The resources listed are directly from OCR, and provide direction, information, and assistance in issues related to disability and access. As the agency responsible for addressing complaints in postsecondary education, this information provides useful insight and technical assistance regarding OCR’s expectations.

• *New* Fair Housing Lawsuit Filed Against the University of Nebraska at Kearney for Discrimination Against Students with Psychological and Emotional Disabilities (DOJ site)

• 3-16-2007 Dear Colleague (PDF)

• 3-16-2007 Dear Parent (PDF)

• 5-26-2011 Frequently Asked Questions Regarding 6-29-2010 Dear Colleague Letter (PDF)

• 6-29-2010 Dear Colleague (PDF)

• 6-29-2010 FAQ (PDF)

• 7-25-2008 Dear Colleague (PDF)

• 10-26-2010 Dear Colleague (PDF)

• 10-26-2010 Fact Sheet (PDF)

• Auxiliary Aids and Services for PS Students (Word)

• So You Want to Go Back to School (Word)

• Spanish Version - Students - Preparing for PS Education (Word)

• Students - Preparing for PS Education (Word)

• HS Educators Guide: Transition to PostSecondary (Word)

• US DOJ Fact Sheet: Highlights Final Rule Amending Regs for Title III of ADA (Word)

• US DOJ Fact Sheet: Highlights Final Rule to Amend Regs for Title II of ADA (Word)

Additional Fall Institute 2011 Resources

• ADAAA White Paper (PDF)

• Accessibility RCC (PDF)

• AHEAD Tips for Transition to 2012 (PDF)

• Revision of Accessible Technology Initiative (PDF)

• Penn State OCR Complaint (PDF)

• ADA 2010 Revised Requirements (PDF)

• Implementing the "New" ADA and DOJ Regulations (PDF version) (PDF)  or PowerPoint version

• Settlement Between US and Nat'l Board of Medical Examiners (ADA site)

• Settlements Regarding Electronic Book Readers (Justice Dept. site)