Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

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The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services is a federal agency that oversees programs and policies supporting special education and vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities in the United States.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf United States Department of Education office
federal agency
appliesToJurisdiction United States
collaboratesWith disability advocacy organizations
state educational agencies
state vocational rehabilitation agencies
country United States
fieldOfWork disability services
education policy
rehabilitation policy
special education
vocational rehabilitation
focusesOn adults with disabilities
children with disabilities
youth with disabilities
funds research and demonstration projects related to disability and rehabilitation
goal ensure access to free appropriate public education for children with disabilities
promote employment and independent living for individuals with disabilities
hasPart Office of Special Education Programs
Rehabilitation Services Administration
headquartersLocation Washington, D.C.
jurisdiction federal government of the United States
language English
legalBasis Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (rehabilitation provisions)
missionStatement to improve results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages
operatesWithin United States education system
United States vocational rehabilitation system
overseesProgram assistive technology programs
independent living services programs
state special education programs
state vocational rehabilitation programs
parentOrganization United States Department of Education
produces policy guidance on special education
policy guidance on vocational rehabilitation
technical assistance materials for states and providers
responsibleFor administration of grants to states for special education
administration of grants to states for vocational rehabilitation
implementation of federal special education laws
implementation of federal vocational rehabilitation laws
supporting services for individuals with disabilities
sector public sector
shortName OSERS
website https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html

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