Laws

Federal legislation protects the rights of deaf and hard of hearing children by ensuring they have equal access in public facilities and at school. 

• At school, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) ensure deaf students receive an appropriate education.
• The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 supports deaf students' access to programs, activities, and technology.
• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures deaf children have access to  state and local governments, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications.