Attempt to Broaden Disabilities Act Concerns Some College Officials

Although it has been stalled in Congress for several months, legislation that would broaden coverage under the Americans With Disabilities Act is on the radar of some college officials and the associations that represent them.

Their concern: that expanding the definition of a disability could overwhelm offices that work to accommodate disabled students.

Several higher-education associations have met recently about the bill, both with one another and with key Congressional staff

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