Regulations

As a person who is deaf or hard of hearing, you have rights that provide you accessibility to information and communication in school, colleges, employment, public places within your community and other venues. These laws are passed by the United States Congress as well as within our state legislatures. The department within the government that is responsible for implementing the laws then writes regulations that define actual policy. The most important regulations pertaining to transition, including services while in high school as well as postsecondary education and employment, are covered. The regulations that provide for specific services and access accommodations are summarized in this section.

Click on these links below to learn more about each of these laws and regulations. You will also find links to additional information as well as websites for the agencies responsible for these regulations.
                                                   
                                                          •  IDEA
                                                          •  NCLB
                                                          •  504
                                                          •  508
                                                          •  ADA
                                                          •  FERPA
                                                          •  HIPPA
                                                          •  OSHA
                                                          •  Telecommunications Act