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From: Eric.Bohlman@p1.f778.n115.z1.fidonet.org (Eric Bohlman)
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Subject: Washington, D.C.
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 NT> It is really a disgrace that you cannot live on campus... maybe the ADA 
 NT> having been passed would correct this travesty of justice.  You should 
 NT> have the option of living ON campus without being penalized for your 
 NT> disability.
 NT> 
 NT> Anyone know of the legal aspects of something like this??

I wonder if this would fall under the Rehabilitation Act (508).  If the  
university receives Federal funds (and I believe that now includes admitting  
students receiving Federal financial aid), it would fall under provisions of  
the Act.
 

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