Social Education and Disabilities Assignment - University Name

This homework assignment delves into the realm of social education and disabilities, focusing on the American Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The solution elucidates the key differences between the ADA, which prohibits discrimination against disabled individuals in all public life aspects, and Section 504, which restricts this prevention to federally funded organizations. The assignment further clarifies the distinction between Section 504 accommodations and IEPs, providing an example to illustrate how a child with a partial hearing disability may receive accommodation under Section 504, while a deaf-blind child would require specialized education through an IEP. The assignment concludes with a reflection on the potential integration of Section 504 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to streamline services for disabled individuals, ensuring they receive the specialized treatment they deserve without the need for separate application processes. References to relevant literature are also included.

Running head: SOCIAL EDUCATION AND DISABILTIIES
SOCIAL EDUCATION AND DISABILTIES
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Question 1
The American Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, is a law for ensuring civil rights of
citizens and covers the prohibition of discrimination against individuals who have some form of
disability. The ADA provides coverage for discrimination against disabled individuals across all
aspects of public services and lifestyle, which include schooling, employment, transportation
services and all spaces prevalent across private and public levels which are accessible to citizens
(Keenan et al. 2019). In comparison, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prevents
discriminated against disabled individuals availing services in organizations receiving funding
from the federal government. Hence, a major difference between the ADA and Section 504, is
that, while Section 504 limits discrimination only to federally funded organizations, the ADA
expands prevention of discrimination to all fields of public life (DuPaul et al. 2016).
Question 2
While Section 504 prevents accommodation and discrimination against children with
disabilities while the IEP provides an individualized and specialized education program for
children with severe disabilities requiring comprehensive assessment. To explain a parent, the
following example can be considered: A child with a partial hearing disability can obtained
accommodation services like separate seating under Section 504. However, a deaf blind child has
a more severe disability and hence, will require specialized education under the IEP for ensuring
academic proficiency (YouTube 2019).

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Question 3
A major question I still have is regarding why Section 504 in the Rehab Act and the
IDEA are not considered as a collective act since every disabled individual deserves specialized
treatment and should not undergo a separate hassle of applying again for an IPE.

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References
DuPaul, G.J., Power, T.J., Evans, S.W., Mautone, J.A. and Owens, J.S., 2016. Students with
ADHD and Section 504 Regulations: Challenges, Obligations, and Opportunities for School
Psychologists. Communique, 45(3), pp.1-26.
Keenan, W.R., Madaus, J.W., Lombardi, A.R. and Dukes III, L.L., 2019. Impact of the
Americans With Disabilities Act Amendments Act on Documentation for Students With
Disabilities in Transition to College: Implications for Practitioners. Career Development and
Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 42(1), pp.56-63.
YouTube (2019). IDEA Basics: (504 Plan) How is an IEP Different from a 504 Plan?. [online]
YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ2KlmG5OV0 [Accessed 20 Jun.
2019].