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-The Rehab Act of 1973 (sec 504) was implemented in order to provide a public education program for students with disabilities, more specifically this was required for public schools receiving federal financial support. (Dell, A. G. (2016). Assistive Technology in the Classroom: Enhancing the School Experiences of Students with Disabilities (2nd Edition) by Amy G. Dell, Pearson. Pearson.)
-As future educators, we often hear about IEPs and Section 504 services. It is this particular law that initially paved the way for students with disabilities, such as Sady, to receive services and accommodations where necessary. This included reasonable accommodations like assistive communication for people who have hearing/vision disabilities.

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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 act is important for all children of today, because it helps guarantee a free and appropriate education for students according to their individual needs. (Brandman University. (2020, January 30). 4 Special education laws and policies every teacher should know. Www.Brandman.Edu.https://www.brandman.edu/news-and-events/blog/special-education-laws)
-The part of the act that discusses the least restrictive environment is important for students like Sady. Sady was a top student in a highly technical university. If she was not given an opportunity to perform at that level, she might not have excelled and created the remarkable videos that she has created today.

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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 is the first act that clearly outlined and defined the technology related needs, devices, and services of individuals with disabilities. This act also supported states' technology needs by establishing federal funding. The funding also included additional training centers and tech loan programs. (Brandman University. (2020, January 30). 4 Special education laws and policies every teacher should know. Www.Brandman.Edu. https://www.brandman.edu/news-and-events/blog/special-education-laws)
-By outlining what is exactly meant by Assistive Technology devices and services, these tools were put to better use. It is not enough to just guarantee services and free and appropriate education, but we must also ensure they have the technology to excel and perform at their highest potential. Schools need training and funding in order to get the most out of assistive technology. For instance, if Sady did not have the OT who was trained on her assistive technology devices, he would not have been so successful in helping Sady not only live independently, but fulfill her dreams.

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-Up until 1990, there were some laws established to provide and education, services, and AT to students with disabilities. However, the ADA was one of the first to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in everyday settings. This includes, mandating access to local services, like voting or allowing service animals. It also guarantees equal opportunity in other public life aspects, including prohibiting employers from discriminating on the basis of a disability. (Dell, A. G. (2016). Assistive Technology in the Classroom: Enhancing the School Experiences of Students with Disabilities (2nd Edition) by Amy G. Dell, Pearson. Pearson.)
-As with Sady, she needed to be provided reasonable accommodations in order to work in certain settings. She proved to be one of the best video editors, despite any disability she has. Just because Sady has a disability and might need accommodations, this does not mean she is not a worthy employee. Thanks to this law, students and individuals with disabilities can have equal employment opportunities.

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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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-implemented to avoid wrongful discrimination of persons with a disability in regards to the workplace. It was also the first law that enforced that all public buildings must be accessible to individuals with disabilities. The act also ensured that businesses and public spaces establish reasonable accommodations in terms of accessibility. (Brandman University. (2020, January 30). 4 Special education laws and policies every teacher should know. Www.Brandman.Edu. https://www.brandman.edu/news-and-events/blog/special-education-laws)
-This act is important for individuals like Sady. For instance, Sady is wheel-chair bound and prior to this act, she probably struggled with gaining access to various buildings. This would place limits on where she could work, go to school, shop, etc. just based on the mere fact that she may have struggled without elevators, ramps, or automatic doors to help her gain access to establishments.

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Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1997

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Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1997

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-This was the first act to set guidelines pertaining to the importance of inclusion and least restrictive environment. This means that all children with disabilities should be in general education whenever possible. This was also the act that first allowed for early identification of possible special education services of 3-9 year old's without having to have a specific disability label. (Dell, A. G. (2016). Assistive Technology in the Classroom: Enhancing the School Experiences of Students with Disabilities (2nd Edition) by Amy G. Dell, Pearson. Pearson.)
-For students with disabilities, like Sady, I think it is really important to put a great deal of emphasis on educating them within the general education curriculum. Sady had cerebral palsy, which affected her physically but not so much mentally. If she did not have access to assistive technology and the general education curriculum, she might not have reached her full potential. Prior to this law and other laws pertaining to students with disabilities, many students probably missed out on the correct education to fit their needs. Every student needs to be challenged, according to their own level.

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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 act was implemented to ensure all students with disabilities were given a free appropriate education according to their individuals needs. The education and services should prepare individuals with disabilities for further education, independent living, and employment. (Dell, A. G. (2016). Assistive Technology in the Classroom: Enhancing the School Experiences of Students with Disabilities (2nd Edition) by Amy G. Dell, Pearson. Pearson.
-We oftentimes ensure students are given an appropriate education and services, but what happens after students graduate high school and are no longer under the watchful eye of caring teachers, occupational therapists, and other service providers? Those students need life skills and preparation for their future, including living independently. This act helps to ensure students with disabilities are prepared for what the future holds. Not only that, they are prepared to seek gainful employment and continue their education if they so choose.

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-Brandman University. (2020, January 30). 4 Special education laws and policies every teacher should know. Www.Brandman.Edu. https://www.brandman.edu/news-and-events/blog/special-education-laws

-Dell, A. G. (2016). Assistive Technology in the Classroom: Enhancing the School Experiences of Students with Disabilities (2nd Edition) by Amy G. Dell, Pearson. Pearson.
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