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The goal of this law is to equip individuals with disabilities with the tools to make informed choices and obtain equality of opportunity. (Dell & Newton, 2008) These tools made way for assistive technology to help individuals in America who face one or more physical or mental disabilities.

Sady benefits from this by being able to enjoy full inclusion economically, politically, socially, and, most importantly, educationally. She will not be excluded from participation or discriminated against solely based on her disability.

Dell, A. G., Newton, D. A., & Petroff, J. G. (2008). 1. In Assistive technology in the classroom: Enhancing the school experiences of students with disabilities (pp. 5–10). essay, Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.

FindLaw Staff. (2018, January 1). 29 U.S.C. § 701 - U.S. Code Title 29. labor § 701. Findlaw. Retrieved June 15, 2022, from https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-29-labor/29-usc-sect-701.html

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 Education for All Handicapped Children Act

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 Education for All Handicapped Children Act

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This act allowed students with disabilities the opportunity to have a free appropriate public education (FAPE). Because of this, children received assistive services without charge and reassured families that their child was getting the tools they needed. To add, EHA protected the rights of individuals with disabilities and their families. (IDEA, 2022) Overall, AT was used heavily and now by many more individuals because of this act.

Individuals like Sadie benefited from this progression by receiving appropriate education from their public schools, including assistive technology. This also allowed the student's family to afford a proper education for their children.

A History of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (2022, March 18). Retrieved June 21, 2022, from https://sites.ed.gov/idea/IDEA-History#1975

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 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997

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 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997

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This act clearly defined assistive technology and required the IEP team to consider if the student requires AT devices or services. This took off-limits previously put on students with severe disabilities, and made assistive technology needs be considered by the IEP team. These needs could be from visual or hearing impairments for example.

This opened up many opportunities for individuals like Sady by considering every disability allowing for a wide range of assistive technologies, including new assessment strategies and programs to fit their unique needs.

Individuals with disabilities education act​. Brain Injury Association of America. (2020, March 26). Retrieved June 13, 2022, from https://www.biausa.org/public-affairs/public-policy/individuals-with-disabilities-education-act

``Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997''. U.S. Government Publishing Office. (n.d.). Retrieved June 15, 2022, from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-105publ17/html/PLAW-105publ17.htm

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Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988

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Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988

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When signed into law, this act provided financial assistance to states to provide assistive technology to children and adults. Based on each state's needs, these programs are comprehensive and allow assistance to individuals of all ages with disabilities.

With this progression, Sady and others benefit by receiving programs with assistive technology advancements, allowing each individual to participate in activities and programs.  Especially subjects or interests that they love such as video editing.

S.2561 - 100th Congress (1987-1988): Technology-related assistance for ... CONGRESS.GOV. (n.d.). Retrieved June 13, 2022, from https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-bill/2561

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This prohibited discrimination against individuals based on disability. (Dell & Newton, 2008) It also required facilities and practices to modify regulations so that all people can participate in activities. For example, settings would have to include a wheelchair ramp or interpreters if needed in order to maintain equality.

By doing so, assistive technology allows people like Sady with disabilities to be able to participate equally in society with no set backs or disadvantages.

Dell, A. G., Newton, D. A., & Petroff, J. G. (2008). 1. In Assistive technology in the classroom: Enhancing the school experiences of students with disabilities (pp. 5–10). essay, Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.

Public law 101-336—July 26, 1990 . govinfo.gov. (n.d.). Retrieved June 15, 2022, from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-104/pdf/STATUTE-104-Pg327.pdf

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004

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In 2004, many new progressions were made, including requiring children to participate in state and local assessments and having highly qualified teachers (Congressional Research Service, 2009). Assistive technology plays a role in these changes by making sure the assessments are adaptable to all student needs and ensuring teachers know how to use such services and technology.

This helps individuals like Sady be allowed to interact more with their peers and learn in the same setting as them rather than alone, which is crucial to growing and developing needed skills. Individuals with disabilities will also now be able to take appropriate assessments and be equipped with teachers who are more qualified than before.

Congressional Research Service. (2009, January 30). The individuals with disabilities education act (IDEA): Final regulations for P.L. 108-446. EveryCRSReport.com. Retrieved June 15, 2022, from https://www.everycrsreport.com/reports/RL33649.html

Individuals with disabilities education act​. Brain Injury Association of America. (2020, March 26). Retrieved June 13, 2022, from https://www.biausa.org/public-affairs/public-policy/individuals-with-disabilities-education-act

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990

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Now renamed, this act ensured equal access to education and protected individuals with a disability from discrimination now including those with a traumatic brain injury and autism. Assistive technology would be used to help more individuals who face challenges due to their mental or physical disability.

Now, individuals with TBI or autism would also be given equal access to education and a transition plan with the IEP.

Individuals with disabilities education act​. Brain Injury Association of America. (2020, March 26). Retrieved June 13, 2022, from https://www.biausa.org/public-affairs/public-policy/individuals-with-disabilities-education-act