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For information on Bridges to Practice training in your area, please contact:
Dr. Rochelle Kenyon, Project Director
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Let's take a look at the legislation that has provided adults with learning disabilities this protection.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
(P. L. 101-336)
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/ada.html

This federal legislation requires that "no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs or activities of a public entity or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity." ADA mirrors Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Under Section 504, a person is considered disabled if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits that individual's major life activities.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is divided into five sections, known as titles:

Title I specifically addresses employment discrimination.

Title II deals with discrimination in public settings. It mandates that a public entity, including its educational programs, shall make reasonable modifications to policies, practices, or procedures when modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of a disability. Title II also requires the provision of accessible facilities and auxiliary aids and services by public programs.

Title III protects the rights of persons with disabilities in privately operated settings, such as private schools or other places of education. It does not apply to religious controlled educational entities.

Title IV requires telephone companies to install telecommunications relay services for persons with speech and hearing impairments.

Title V includes a number of miscellaneous provisions.

All providers of adult education and literacy programs are legally responsible for five administrative requirements in the Americans with Disabilities Act:

  • Designate a responsible employee (ADA coordinator/contact)
  • Establish and provide public notice
  • Establish grievance procedures
  • Conduct self-evaluations
  • Develop transition plans


This program was developed by Dr. Rochelle Kenyon, Project Director, Florida Bridges to Practice, through an Adult Education State Leadership Grant from the Florida Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Education. 

Content development by Dr. Rochelle Kenyon, Susan Pittman and Bonnie Vondracek. Web design and development by Dr. Debra L. Hargrove.

Disclaimer:  While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this web-based training component, it is not an official publication of the Florida Department of Education.