Federal Disability Law in a Nutshell

Name: Federal Disability Law in a Nutshell
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ISBN: 9780314149947

ISBN-10: 0314149945

ISBN-13: 9780314149947

Edition: 3rd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Bonnie Poitras Tucker, Adam A. Milani

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This Nutshell presents an overview of the major federal disability laws with emphasis on the statutes, regulations, and significant points of substantive and procedural law. The second edition includes significant focus on the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Features coverage on constitutional rights; the definition of "disabled"; Rehabilitation Act of 1973; employment discrimination; programs and services; and housing, education, and transportation. Also reviews the many relevant areas of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Book details

List price: $35.00
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: West Academic
Publication date: 4/20/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 518
Size: 5.00" wide x 7.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English

The late Adam Milani was Associate Professor of Law at Mercer University. They are coauthors (with Bonnie Poitras Tucker) of The Law of Disability Discrimination (4th ed., Anderson Publishing 2003). Milani is the coauthor (with Bonnie Poitras Tucker) of Federal Disability Law in a Nutshell (3rd ed., West 2004).



Preface


Table of Cases


Introduction and Overview


Constitutional Rights


Who Is "Disabled"?


The Rehabilitation Act of 1973


Employment Discrimination


Federal Architectural Barriers


Access to Programs and Services


Access Board Guidelines for Purposes of ADA Titles II and III


Housing


Postsecondary Education


Transportation


ADA: Miscellaneous


Disabled Newborns


The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Introduction and Overview


IDEA: Appropriateness / Least Restrictive Environment; Continuum of Educational Options; Related Services


IDEA: Private Schooling; Persons In a Parental Role; Testing and Evaluation; Third-Party Payments


IDEA: Procedural Issues


IDEA: Remedies


Section 504: Elementary and Secondary Education


Disciplining Students With Disabilities


Conclusion


Index