Disability Resources
Legal Rights
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a national law that protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability.
The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990 and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.
ADA Amendment Act of 2008 went into effect on January 1, 2009 and redefines who is considered “disabled” under the ADA. Read more about the changes in the law a comparison between the ADA and ADA Amendment Act.
Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is responsible for enforcing the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (OVRS) of Oregon is a statewide resource for people with disabilities and is part of the Department of Human Services. They assist individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. OVRS is a state and federally sponsored program.
Learning Disabilities
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
PEPNet: A national network of regional centers provides resources, information, in-service training, and expertise to enhance educational opportunities for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families
National Association of the Deaf
The Association of Medical Professionals With Hearing Losses (AMPHL) provides information, promotes advocacy and mentorship, and creates a network for individuals with hearing loss interested in or working in health care fields.
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
Hiring a Qualified Interpreter: NETAC Teacher Tipsheet
