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Living with LD
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Legal Rights
 Laws That Protect You
Your Rights & Responsibilities
During a Job Interview
There are three laws that protect people with learning disabilities from discrimination:
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1997 (PL 105-17) provides for special education and related services for children and young people with disabilities up to their 22nd birthday. The IDEA provides for a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and for an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (PL 93-112) prohibits discrimination against children and adults with disabilities. It guarantees that persons with disabilities have equal access to programs and services that receive federal funds. This includes public and private schools and colleges. It also applies to employers who receive federal funds.
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (PL 1-1-36) protects children and adults with disabilities from discrimination in employment, public, and privately-operated settings. The law applies to all public and most private schools and colleges, testing institutions, and licensing authorities. It also applies to state and local governments and to private employers with 15 or more employees.
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