Disability Services
/ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Programs and support mechanisms provided to individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to services, accommodations, and opportunities.
The university's disability services office provides accommodations for students with learning impairments.
- (n.) Statutory or administrative frameworks that regulate access to and delivery of support for disabled persons under disability rights law.
Disability services are governed by federal laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act to prevent discrimination.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, disability services commonly refer both to practical support programs and the legal frameworks mandating such support; definitions should distinguish between service delivery and regulatory obligations.
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