Section 1300.10  Purpose

a)         This Part establishes a procedure for use in resolving grievances asserted by qualified individuals with disabilities, pursuant to the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) (42 USC 12101 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 28 CFR 35.107.  Any individual who desires to review the ADA or its implementing regulations in order to understand the rights, privileges, and remedies afforded by the Act may contact the designated coordinator.

b)         In general, the ADA requires that each program, service, and activity offered by the State Board of Education, when viewed in its entirety, be readily accessible to and usable by qualified individuals with disabilities.

c)         It is the intention of the State Board of Education to foster open communication with all individuals who request readily accessible programs, services, and activities.  The State Board encourages the supervisors of the Board's programs, services, and activities to respond to requests for modifications before grievances arise.