by S. James Rosenfeld, Esq. President EDLAW, Inc. This article
will familiarize parents with why and how Section 504 impacts
the education of children with disabilities; illustrate some of
the differences between Section 504 and IDEA; and provide a
basic explanation of "how Section 504 works." It is vital to
remember, however, that literally volumes have been written on
these topics and, therefore, no one should rely solely on this
article to undertake legal action. ADA gives civil rights
protections to individuals with disabilities that are like those
provided to individuals on the basis of race, sex, national
origin, and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for
individuals with disabilities in employment, public
accommodations (including most private schools, child care
centers, etc), transportation, State and local government
services (including public schools), and telecommunications.