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1965: Elementary and Secondary Education Act

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1965: Elementary and Secondary Education Act

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Elementary and Secondary Education Act revolved around providing funding and accessibility for students with disabilities in kindergarten through high school. The act’s main principles are accountability for results, more options for parents, flexibility in using federal funds, and best practices based on research. In addition, it allows students to have the technology they need to be successful in the general classroom. It was reauthorized as the “No Child Left Behind Act” in 2002.  Later in 2015, it was reauthorized again by Obama as the “Every Student Succeeds Act.”

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1973: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

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1973: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act plays a significant role in assistive technology and supporting students with disabilities. The act states that all students with disabilities have access to services without discrimination. Section 504 extends to not only school but the workforce. As of now, the act has not been reauthorized.

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1973: Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act

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1973: Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act

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Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act ensures that individuals with disabilities have access to electronic information technology. The act revolves around everyone with a disability having access to any assistive technology made by the federal government. It was reauthorized in 1998.

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Section 508 Compliance for Digital Content

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1975: Education for All Handicapped Children Act

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1975: Education for All Handicapped Children Act

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Education for All Handicapped Children Act became a law in late 1975. It guaranteed all students with disabilities access to FAPE. With new upcoming assistive technology, the act was reauthorized in 1986 to add babies, toddlers, and their families for services too. It was reauthorized in 1990 as the “Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.” In 2004, congress reauthorized the act again.

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1988: Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act

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1988: Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act

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Americans with Disabilities Act focuses on banning discrimination in employment and transportation for people with disabilities. Also, the act granted access to public accommodations and telecommunication. The ADA Amendments Act was signed in 2008 and effective in 2009.

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1998: Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act

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1998: Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act

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The Perkins Act was first authorized in 1984 and reauthorized in 1998. The act offers individuals academic and technical skills for success.  The act covers secondary and postsecondary schools with assistive technology. It was reauthorized in 2000, 2006, and 2018.

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H.R.4164 - 98th Congress (1983-1984): Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act

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Summary of H.R.4164 - 98th Congress (1983-1984): Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act

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Historical Timeline Reference- Baylee Anderson