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Understanding Educational Law

There are two main laws that define educational law in the United States, the Americans with Disabilities Act, (ADA) and the Early Hearing Dectection and Intervention Act, (EHDI). The ADA is a law that defines rights in all aspects of life for persons with disabilities, including the educational environment. The below description of the ADA breaks down that information into easy to understand bites. EHDI defines the process of state or local provided services to screen babies for hearing loss, and provide support services for famililes as they navigate the early years as they prepare their children for school.

Understanding ADA and IDEA

It's important to understand the civil and educational rights laws that can ensure access and protect you from discrimination in school or on the job. Learn more baout ADA and IDEA. Read More »

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Act

Originally enacted in 2000, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Act provides funding for early hearing detection and intervention programs nationwide. The goal of the EHDI program is to indentify hearing loss at an early age, and to provide early intervention to ensure every child develops communication and social skills commensurate with their cognitive abilities. Read More »

Early Intervention: What It Is, and Why It Is Important

Early intervention services are intended to provide families who have children with developmental disabilities or delays with support and resources to maximize the child’s abilities, while respecting family decisions and cultures. Read More »