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This law states that one can not be excluded or discriminated against because of a disability. The law requires that schools must make "reasonable accommodations" for all students viewed as having a disability. This was the beginning of making assistive technology available for children with disabilities in public schools.

Federal Disabilities. (n.d.). Google Sites. Retrieved June 15, 2021, from https://sites.google.com/site/federaldisabilities/504

I feel this law helped benefit individuals with disabilities by allowing them to take part in public education programs with support provided. This allowed some accommodations to be made for students with disabilities, so they could be included in the learning environment.

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Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975

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Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975

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This law guaranteed a “free, appropriate public education” to all children and young adults aged 3–21. It required public schools to evaluate children with disabilities and create an educational plan with parent input that would allow for the least restrictive environment.

Congressional Research Service. (2004). S. 6 (94th): Education For All Handicapped Children Act. GovTrack. https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/94/s6/summary

I like how this law helped parents and students with disabilities be involved in the decision-making process. Which, in turn, helped their desires and goals be included. It helped to better achieve the needs of the individual.

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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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This law promoted the importance of the use of technology for individuals with disabilities. It created a program of grants to States to promote technology related assistance to individuals with disabilities.

S. 2561 (100th): Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals With Disabilities Act of 1988. (2004). GovTrack. https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/100/s2561/text

This law allowed technology to be used which could help a student with disabilities be included in more activities and opened up the door with more possibilities for the student.

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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 law requires every state to have in effect policies and procedures to ensure a free appropriate public education for all students with disabilities.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 1997/Services to Parentally Placed Private School Students with Disabilities. (2001, October). U.S. Department of Education/ Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services/ Office of Special Education Programs. https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/idea1.html

This law allows all students to participate in schools which helps to increase the opportunity to be in the least restrictive environment. I feel this law really helped promote ALL students being included in public education and helped make a promising future possible for them.

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This law forbids discrimination in public and private settings against anyone with disabilities. It requires public and private settings to make accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Legal Responsibilities of Special Education. (n.d.). Weebly. Retrieved June 15, 2021, from https://legalitiesofspe.weebly.com/public-law-101-336-americans-with-disabilities-act.html

I feel the best part about this law is that it required not only public but also private settings to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This allowed individuals more access and the ability to do and experience more things.

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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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This law added traumatic brain injury and autism to the category of disabilities. It also required that an individual transition plan be created for each student no later than age 16.

Aleman, S. R. (n.d.). Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments of 1990, P.L. 101–476: A Summary. CRS Report for Congress. Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Congressional Research Service. Retrieved June 15, 2021, from https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED343318

I feel the transition plan is the most important part of a student being successful. It includes the student's input and creates a plan to help the student be successful.

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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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This law went on to expand the least restrictive environment for those with disabilities as well as added surgically implanted devices to assistive technology devices and services.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Final Regulations for P.L. 108–446. (2009, January 30). EveryCRSReport.Com. https://www.everycrsreport.com/reports/RL33649.html

I feel this law helped to widen the ability for assistive technology devices to be used and helped more individuals be able to be involved in educational settings.

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After learning about the laws that helped pave the way for students with disabilities, I can see where schools can experience some barriers to implementing these laws to give students with disabilities equal access to public schools.
A lack of resources and the time it takes to get those resources can be a big barrier. When working with the government, resources and funding for those resources often take time. This can cause a delay for students being able to participate or be included in certain activities.

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Possible Future Legislation Considerations 

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Possible Future Legislation Considerations 

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I feel that it would be helpful for future legislation to consider appropriate funding for assistive technology needs. I feel this is especially important with the rising cost of technology and services.