Differences between rights and requirments of IDEA and ADA

There are differences between the rights and requirements of IDEA and ADA in higher education. Learning that the IDEA does not apply to higher education and that college students have a much greater responsibility if they are to receive accommodations is often a shock for students and their parents. The ADA  means that only those people who are able to meet the technical and academic qualifications for entry into a school, program, or activity.