Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights

The PAIR program serves individuals with disabilities who are not eligible for PADD or PAIMI services, or who want services that are beyond the authority of CAP. Services may include information and referral, complaint investigation, consultation, mediation, negotiation and legal representation.

PAIR Packet Table of Contents:

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PAIR Required Reading (PDF, 113k)
- PAIR Focus Area and Goals 2003-2004
- A Guide to Self Advocacy
- Disability Resource Guide
- PAIR Grievance Procedure
Planning for Emergency Preparedness to Promote Self-Advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities Fact Sheet (PDF, 93k)
Voter Registration Notice (PDF, 24k)
PAIR Satisfaction Notice (PDF, 11k)

These documents, as well as PAIR's fact sheets, are available in accessible formats upon request. The PAIR packet information is customized depending on the issue to include extensive PAIR fact sheets listed below.

Fact Sheets (click here for more):

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NEW -- Reasonable Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities Regarding Public Bus Systems and Motor Coaches (Acrobat file, 73k)
NEW -- Zero Tolerance and School Discipline Policies for Children with Disabilities (Acrobat file, 162k)
NEW -- Nursing Homes and Other Health Care Facilities (Acrobat file, 170k)
Equal Access to Medical Care and Medical Facilities
Access to Rental Car Services for Individuals with Disabilities (Acrobat file, 76k)
Service Animals Fact Sheet (Acrobat file, 641k)
Equal Access to Airline Transportation
IDEA Fact Sheet
Medicaid Transportation Access Fact Sheet
Rights of Students with Disabilities to Assistive Technology
A Guide to Self Advocacy
Disability Resource Guide

Position Papers:

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Graduation and Diplomas for Students with Disabilities (.pdf)
Testing Students with Disabilities (.pdf)