Resources

We offer essential resources from the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (DOE-OCR), the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (HHS-OCR), and the U.S. Attorney's Office, all dedicated to safeguarding the rights of individuals with disabilities. These organizations are pivotal in ensuring equality and justice. Furthermore, we provide access to key legal resources that empower advocates and uphold disability rights. Together, we are committed to fostering a more inclusive and equitable society for all students.

HHS: Office of Civil Rights

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the federal agency responsible for enforcing civil rights laws, health information privacy laws, and patient safety confidentiality laws. OCR’s mission is to ensure equal access to health and human services and to protect the privacy and security of health information.

DOE: Office of Civil Rights

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) is the federal agency responsible for enforcing civil rights laws in educational institutions and programs that receive federal financial assistance. DOE-OCR’s primary mission is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence by enforcing civil rights laws that protect students from discrimination.

US District Attorney

U.S. Attorneys, also known as United States Attorneys or federal prosecutors, are the chief federal law enforcement officers within their respective judicial districts. There are 93 U.S. Attorneys' Offices (USAOs) across the United States and its territories. They play a critical role in civil rights enforcement, including cases related to disability rights and enforcement actions initiated by federal agencies such as the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Education (DOE).

LCME

The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) is the accrediting authority for medical education programs leading to the MD degree in the United States and Canada. The LCME’s authority stems from its recognition by the U.S. Department of Education as the accrediting agency for MD-granting programs in the United States. While the LCME does not directly enforce federal laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it does require accredited medical schools to demonstrate compliance with all applicable federal and state laws — including the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in educational programs receiving federal financial assistance.