Resources

A general explanation of a person’s rights under the ADA, requesting and understanding reasonable accommodations, and when to file a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This guide was created by the Social Security Administration, the US Department of Justice, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for people with disabilities seeking employment.

This 2010 report from Disability Rights NC looks at incidences of restraint in North Carolina public schools that left students injured, as well as cases of inappropriate seclusion, and makes recommendations for changes to state policy in order to better protect students.

The guide from Disability Rights NC explains the laws surrounding seclusion and restraint, what forms of seclusion or restraint are allowed, and what to do if you or your child has been subject to unlawful seclusion or restraint.

Aislamiento y Restricción de Estudiantes en las Escuelas de Carolina del Norte
La guía explica las leyes que rodean la aislamiento y la restricción, qué formas de aislamiento o restricción se permiten, y qué hacer si usted o su hijo han estado sujetos a aislamiento o restricción ilegal.

This packet from Disability Rights NC includes information for individuals with all types of disabilities to know their rights in college, tips for thriving in college, a college checklist, and a sample request for reasonable accommodations.

This packet from Disability Rights NC explains how schools can address negative student behaviors through manifestation determination reviews, functional behavioral assessments, and behavior intervention plans. It includes a letter from the U.S Department of Education that provides guidance for schools in addressing behaviors of special education students.

This packet from Disability Rights NC includes information for individuals with mental health conditions to know their rights in college, tips for thriving in college, a college checklist, and a sample request for reasonable accommodations.

A brief explanation from Disability Rights NC of the steps a parent can take if they believe their child may have a disability and needs an Individualized Education Program.

A guide from Disability Rights NC with general procedures of the process when a juvenile is charged with a crime.

This document from Disability Rights NC explains the pre-employment services available to all students with disabilities from age 14 to age 21, regardless of educational system or participation in special education. These services are provided through the NC Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD, previously known as the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, DVRS) and the Division of Services for the Blind (DSB).

This guide from Disability Rights NC describes the key requirements for transition services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). It explains what services a student should be getting at a given age and gives guidance on creating transition goals in the IEP.