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Vocational Act (1963)--> Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (1984, 1998,2006)

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Vocational Act (1963)--> Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (1984, 1998,2006)

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The Vocational Act of 1963 provided grants to states to improve vocational and technical programs for students. In 1984, the Carl D. Perkins Act was added and required that special populations, such as individuals with disabilities were to be included. In 1998, the act was Amended into the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act Amendments and was then amended in 2006 to improve secondary and postsecondary career and technical programs in the states, including those with disabilities.

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The original civil rights act of 1964 prohibited discrimination based on race, religion, sex, or national origin. This did not extend to the housing market, and in 1968, amendments were made to expand the act to the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on the same categories, as well as the "handicap". This Title VIII which was added is also known as the Fair Housing Act. The FHA was then again amended in 1988. Amendments included that tenants were to have reasonable modifications to property if needed (access) and made it unlawful to deny housing due to a disability.

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This was the first piece of legislation to acknowledge those with disabilities. It prohibits discrimination based on disabilities in federally funded programs. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requires that institutions and employers do not deny individuals with disabilities the opportunity to receive services through federal funding, that those without disabilities could also receive. These benefits can include benefits and services such as assistive technology and more.

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Education for all Handicapped Children Act (1975) --> Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (1990, 2004)

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Education for all Handicapped Children Act (1975) --> Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (1990, 2004)

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The Education for all Handicapped Children Act of 1975 mandated that any state which receives federal funding is to ensure that handicapped children receive "appropriate" public education. This act was reauthorized and renamed in 1990 to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The reauthorization of the act recategorized disabilities and added traumatic brain injury and autism to the act. In 2004, Congress made additional amendments to IDEA that included early intervention, raising standards for special educators, and an increase in accountability.

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This act required that the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) makes telephones and other telecommunication devices compatible with individuals with hearing aids and cochlear implants.

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Technology Related Assistance for Children with Diasbilities Act (1988) -->Assistive Technology Act (1998,2004)

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Technology Related Assistance for Children with Diasbilities Act (1988) -->Assistive Technology Act (1998,2004)

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The Assistive Technology Act of 1988 was passed by Congress and was the first piece of legislation to define assistive technology in the U.S.. It defines assistive technology as "any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially  or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities." The act was reauthorized in 1994 to change funding objectives, and in 1998 was renamed the Assistive Technology Act. In 2004, the act reauthorized programs in all states and set program services to provide consistent services in all states.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) --> (2009)

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Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) --> (2009)

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The purpose of this act was to prohibit any discrimination against those with disabilities in the workforce and in transportation. It would provide access to public telecommunications and other services/accommodations. This act would ensure that telephone companies provide services for those who are disabled, especially the deaf and speech impaired. In 2008, the ADA was amended to make changes to definitions, although the main purpose of the act stayed the same. The law defines a person with a disability as such :

has a physical/mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities;

has a record of such an impairment;

is regarded as having such an impairment.

The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 is linked above ^

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Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008

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The National Voter Registration Act, also known as the "Motor Voter Act", made voter registration more accessible for all Americans. Before this act, there was a low population of individuals with disabilities who voted, and this act requires that all state-funded programs (eg. DMV) must provide services and accommodations for registering to vote. This includes assistance filling out paper work, returning paperwork, and more.

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The No Child Left Behind Act was intended to improve public schools (K-12), mainly by increasing accountability for schools/educators, at the school, district, and state levels. In regard to assistive technology, this act implies that there is a need for more students with disabilities to have access to AT, if it is deemed necessary for their education.
This act received some controversy as it would penalize schools that did not show improvement (eg. standardized testing). Some say it forced educators to promote a curriculum solely based off of standardization and drilled students to make sure they are meeting these targets.

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Works Cited- Historical Timeline SPED 440