Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504
Subtitle A of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Pub. L. 101-336, prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public entities. Subtitle A protects qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination on the basis of disability in the services, programs, or activities of all State and local governments. It extends the prohibition of discrimination in federally assisted programs established by section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to all activities of State and local governments, including those that do not receive Federal financial assistance, and incorporates specific prohibitions of discrimination on the basis of disability from titles I, III, and V of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Allegany County Public Schools, abides by the general prohibitions of discrimination established under section 504, as well as the requirements for making programs accessible to individuals with disabilities and for providing equally effective communications. All individuals with disabilities are protected by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). IDEA and COMAR regulations are implemented assuring equity, access, and opportunity for achievement of academic, functional, and behavioral outcomes specific to Allegany County Public Schools children and youth with disabilities and their families.
Inquiries concerning the application of Section 504 and the ADA may be directed to Dr. Wendy Main, Supervisor of Special Education and Coordinator of Section 504 compliance. Complaints or Grievances should be submitted in writing to:
Allegany County Public Schools
Attn: Dr. Wendy Main
PO Box 1724
108 Washington Street
Cumberland, Md 21501-1724