Does Catalyst Comply with Federal Laws that Protect Children with Disabilities?
In 1973 the United States Federal Government passed the Rehabilitation Act. In that act, Section 504 was the first of several legislative orders enacted to prohibit discrimination based on disability. Later, the same obligations were mandated specifically for public schools under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ADA/504 protects students when their disabilities limit their ability to receive benefit in major life activities, including education. While this law specifically applies to institutions that receive federal funds, such as public schools, we believe strongly in supporting the rights of students under ADA/504 and strive to honor them.
