Education
All included
School should be a safe and supportive place for students to learn and grow. That’s not just a good idea — it’s the law.
Yet students with disabilities often face discrimination. Bullying, restraint, and seclusion can cause lasting damage.
At Disability Justice, we fight for students’ right to remain in school, free from harm.
Success Stories
Deaf Students Get Degrees After All
Two students who are deaf were pursuing degrees in special education. The college intended not to recommend them for licensure because they were deaf. Background Two college students from Metropolitan State College of Denver were pursuing degrees in special...
Special Ed Teacher Stops Taping Student to Wheelchair
Disability Justice (then Disability Law Colorado) received a phone call about a student with disabilities being duct taped to his wheelchair by a teacher. We investigated the allegation and determined that the restraint violated the law on the use of seclusion and...
Advocating for a Student Nurse
Disability Justice (then Disability Law Colorado) was contacted by a woman who was deaf and had a dream of becoming a nurse. Linda enrolled in college and after just one semester of classes, she was told she needed to complete and pass a practical exam in order to...
Report Harm
People with disabilities are often subjected to abuse, neglect, and exploitation — including fraud and other forms of financial harm. If you suspect mistreatment, report it to a public agency.
Click “Report Harm” to learn how.