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   Protection By Law - Program Responsibilities

The legislation that you just read about has required that at the local level, you provide certain services and that you ensure that all programs follow specific standards. Just what are those standards? Programs standards that must be followed in order to be in compliance with the federal legislation include:

  • All program personnel must be aware of Section 504 and ADA.
  • Adults with disabilities must have equal access to all programs, services, and activities.
  • The civil rights of adults with disabilities must be explained to all clients.
  • Reasonable accommodations must be provided for clients with disabilities.
  • Procedures must exist for assisting a client in obtaining a diagnosis of learning disabilities when appropriate.
  • Confidentiality of disability-related records must be maintained.

But there are also programmatic responsibilities that must be followed. Having a learning disability is a challenge. Your program should take every measure possible to assist the student rather than adding to his/her academic and personal challenge. How can you ensure that your adult program is responsible to the needs of the learning disabled individual?

Ensure that your program:

  • Provides equal access
  • Is non-discriminatory
  • Eliminates any hostile or potentially hostile environment
  • Provides reasonable accommodations
  • Obtains informed consent when appropriate
  • Establishes and follows a grievance procedure
  • Conducts self-evaluations
  • Develops transition plans for clients
  • Provides confidentiality for all disability-related information
It is imperative that as an adult education teacher, literacy provider, or other similar practitioner, you be aware of the program responsibilities and your student's/client's individual rights under IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as being in compliance with those laws.



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.