Accessibility Law, & Info

United States Department of Education

The Department of Education has information regarding student transition from high school to post-secondary institutions and rights and responsibilities for students and post-secondary institutions.

• Frequently Asked Questions on disability discrimination under Section 504 and Title II.
• United States Department of Education Office of Civil Rights Publication. More and more high school students with disabilities are planning to continue their education in post-secondary schools, including vocational and career schools, two and four-year colleges, and universities. As a student with a disability, you need to be well informed about your rights and responsibilities as well as the responsibilities postsecondary schools have toward you. Being well informed will help ensure you have a full opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the post-secondary education experience without confusion or delay. Knowing your Rights and Responsibilities.
• Students with Disabilities Preparing for Post-secondary Education.
• Auxiliary Aids and Services for Post-secondary Students with Disabilities: Higher Education's Obligations Under Section 504 and Title II of the ADA
• Department of Education Issues Dear Colleague Letter to Provide Guidance Under Amended ADA Legal Standards.
  • The "Dear Colleague Letter" provides Guidance Under Amended Legal Standards. The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has issued a Dear Colleague letter concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act. The letter provides additional guidance on the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in elementary and secondary schools, given the changes to those laws made by the Amendments Act.

The Americans with Disabilities Act

The ADA home page offers information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• ​Revised ADA Requirements: Service Animals
• Testing Accommodations

United States Department of Justice Disability Rights Section

The Disability Rights Section works to achieve equal opportunity for people with disabilities in the United States by implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Southwest ADA Center

The Southwest ADA Center is the Southwest's leading resource on the Americans with Disabilities Act and related disability rights laws. The Center is part of the ADA National Network funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).

Oklahoma Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Law

Oklahoma's EITA law reflects an ongoing commitment to providing access to information resources and technologies to individuals with disabilities.

The Office of Disability Concerns

The ODC is an independent state agency whose purpose is to help state governments develop policies and services that meet the needs of Oklahomans with disabilities. The ODC serves as a resource, to people with disabilities, who want to present their views and recommendations to the Governor, the State Legislature, and State agencies.