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The purpose of PAIR is to support a system in each State to:
Protect the legal and human rights of individuals with disabilities who need services that are beyond the scope or eligibility requirements of CAP or the other P&A Programs.
PAIR may serve people with a disability which substantially limits one or more of their major life activities and who have experienced a violation of their civil rights because they have a disability.
PAIR may provide the following services:
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- Protect the rights of individuals with disabilities;
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- Have the same general authorities, including access to records and program income, as are set forth in Part C of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act; and
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- Pursue legal, administrative, and other appropriate remedies or approaches to ensure the protection of, and advocacy for, the rights of such individuals within the State; and
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- Provide information on and make referrals to programs and services addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities in the State.
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PAIR is authorized in:
29 U.S.C. § 749e, P.L. 106-402Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended(Last amendment and reauthorization: Workforce Investment Act of 1998)
PAIR is administered and regulated by:
U.S. Department of Education (DOE)Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS)Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)400 Maryland Avenue, SW Room 5017Washington, DC 20202-2800Phone: (202) 245-7331, Fax: (202) 245-7591
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