This act applies to all federally-funded programs receiving financial assistance and was established to create a "level playing field." Any instrument used to measure appropriateness for a program or service must be measuring the individual's ability, not be a reflection of his or her disability.

A) Americans with Disabilities Act
B) The Buckley Amendment (FERPA)
C) Carl Perkins Act (PL 98-524)
D) Civil Rights Acts (1964 and amendments)
E) Freedom of Information Act
F) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
G) PL94-142 and IDEA
H) Privileged communication laws
I) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
J) Jaffe v. Redmond