Legal Foundations

Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) establish the legal foundation that guarantees students with disabilities the right to accessible educational materials in elementary and secondary education. Educational materials can be digitally accessible from the beginning, as required by ADA Title II, or they can be converted to accessible formats (e.g., large print, audio, digital text, or braille) for eligible students with disabilities, as required by IDEA. The resources on this page provide guidance on how to ensure your state or local educational agency is proactively approaching digital accessibility through Title II and, as required, providing accessible formats for eligible students with disabilities under IDEA.  

ADA Title II and IDEA At-a-Glance

Explore how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) address access to educational materials, including who is responsible for compliance, the materials covered, and considerations for procurement.