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Students & School : Learning Disabilities

This section of the library provides information about the issues related to learning disabilities and how you can help your child with school and in other parts of their lives. For general information on this topic, we recommend first viewing the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities website.


Document related to Learning Disabilities are grouped below:

Legal Education

Document  Children With Disabilities Website - Ohio Department of Education Children with Disabilities webpage, a collection of information regarding the education of children with disabilities. 
Document  Title IX of the1972 Education Amendments - Prohibition against discrimination with some exceptions.  

Other Resources
Document  Assessment For A Learning Disability: Public or Private - Find out what you need to have your child assessed for a learning disability.  
Document  Chart of Disabilities - Definitions For Known Disabilities - Categories of disabilities and their corresponding definitions. 
Document  Disability Info.gov - DisabilityInfo.gov is a comprehensive online resource designed to provide people with disabilities with quick and easy access to the information they need.  
Document  Education for Children with Disabilities - A guide to receiving special education services for Ohio students and families. 
Document  General Information About Disabilities - NICHCY offers 14 fact sheets and 3 briefing papers on specific disabilities.  
Document  Learning Disabilities Online - LDOnline seeks to help children and adults by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. 
Document  Operating Standards For Ohio's Schools Serving Children With Disabilities - Complete standards regarding confidentiality, evaluation, due process procedures, delivery of services, funding, etc. 
Document  Understanding Bullying And Its Impact On Kids With LD or AD/HD - Bullying among elementary school children and teenagers is a growing problem in many schools in the United States.  


Related Library Topics

Find additional information in these related topics within the Ohio Law Library:

 Does My Child Need Special Education?
 Special Rules For Disciplining A Child in Special Education?
 What Rights Do Parents Have In The Special Education Process?
 Where Can I Get Help With Special Education Issues?
 Courts and The Law
 Government Assistance
 Consumer Rights
 Disability Assistance


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