Know your Rights & Responsibilities - Postsecondary Education Preparation for Students with Disabilities

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The Department of Education, office of civil rights explains the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities preparing for higher education.

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This article outlines your rights and responsibilities as a student with disabilities, and the duty that postsecondary institutions owe to you. It also explains the obligations of higher education institutions to provide academic accommodations—such as auxiliary aids and services—to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability.

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Education After High School

Published: April 03, 2025

Last Updated: August 04, 2025

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Planning for the Future Disability Law

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