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1 Shirey v. City of Alexandria School Board (4th Cir. 08 ... - Classweb

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finding her alone-- stayed with the child for the duration <strong>of</strong> the<br />

incident.<br />

23 although Mrs. Kyger accepted the OCR Agreement knowingly,<br />

there was nothing in that agreement which amounts to a waiver<br />

<strong>of</strong> her federal claims.<br />

24 Building on the prohibitions contained in the Rehabilitation Act,<br />

the Americans with Disabilities Act was later enacted<br />

25 "to provide a clear and comprehensive national mandate<br />

for the elimination <strong>of</strong> discrimination against individuals with<br />

disabilities."<br />

26 Title II <strong>of</strong> the ADA, which applies to public entities, including<br />

public schools,<br />

27 Because the language and purpose <strong>of</strong> both Acts is substantially<br />

the same,<br />

the same analysis applies to claims brought under both statutes.<br />

28 To establish a violation <strong>of</strong> either statute, a plaintiff must prove:<br />

29 (1) that she has a disability;<br />

(2) that she is otherwise qualified for the benefit or program in<br />

4

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