The Americans with Disabilities Act and Emergency Preparedness and Response
Date: December 29, 2010
Creator: Jones, Nancy Lee
Description: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are 54.4 million individuals with disabilities in the United States. The challenges faced by these individuals, and their civil rights to inclusion in disaster preparedness and response, have received increased attention after September 11, Hurricane Katrina, and other disasters. This report briefly discusses this issue, including the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006.
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The Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Public Schools: The Legal Issues
Date: October 14, 2010
Creator: Jones, Nancy Lee
Description: Seclusion and restraint have been used in various situations to deal with violent or noncompliant behavior. Because of congressional interest in the use of seclusion and restraint in schools, including passage of H.R. 4247 and the introduction of S. 2860, 111th Congress, first session, this report focuses on the legal issues concerning the use of these techniques in schools, including their application both to children covered by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and to those not covered by IDEA.
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Ace: Final Part B Regulations
Date: December 11, 2008
Creator: Jones, Nancy Lee
Description: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides federal funding for the education of children with disabilities and requires, as a condition for the receipt of such funds, the provision of a free appropriate public education (FAPE). The statute also contains detailed due process provisions to ensure the provision of FAPE. On December 1, 2008, the Department of Education (ED) issued a final regulation to "clarify and strengthen current regulations" promulgated under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The regulations take effect on December 31, 2008. This report looks at the issues raised by changes from the regulations.
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Genetic Information: Legal Issues Relating to Discrimination and Privacy
Date: January 24, 2001
Creator: Jones, Nancy Lee
Description: None
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Genetic Information: Legal Issues Relating to Discrimination and Privacy
Date: July 19, 2001
Creator: Jones, Nancy Lee
Description: None
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Discipline Legislation in the 106th Congress
Date: January 12, 2001
Creator: Jones, Nancy Lee
Description: None
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Civil Rights of Individuals with Disabilities: The Opinions of Judge Alito
Date: December 2, 2005
Creator: Jones, Nancy Lee
Description: Judge Samuel Alito Jr. was nominated by President Bush to the U.S. Supreme Court on October 31, 2005. This report examines the opinions written by Judge Alito relating to civil rights for individuals with disabilities and includes a discussion of cases relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Fair Housing Amendments Act. In addition, Judge Alito’s federalism decisions are briefly analyzed and their potential impact on disability related issues is discussed. Decisions authored by Judge Alito, as well as selected dissents and decisions where he joined the majority are examined.
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Legal Implications of the Contagious Disease or Infections Amendment to the Civil Rights Restoration Act, S.557
Date: March 14, 1988
Creator: Jones, Nancy Lee
Description: None
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Legal Implications of the Contagious Disease or Infections Amendment to the Civil Rights Restoration Act, S.557
Date: March 14, 1988
Creator: Jones, Nancy Lee
Description: None
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Permallink:digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs9619/
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Schaffer v. Weast
Date: December 21, 2005
Creator: Jones, Nancy Lee
Description: None
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