Historical Assistive Technology Timeline by JADA RAGLAND

Elementary and Secondary Education Act, NCLB (1965), ESSA (2015)

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The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 are both federal laws that govern public education in the United States. The ESEA was reauthorized by ESSA, replacing the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). The main purpose of it being enacted is to ensure that all students receive a high-quality education.

Education for All Handicapped Children Act (1975), IDEA (1990)

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Americans with Disabilities Education Act (ADA) 1990

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Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (Tech Act 1988, AT Act (2004)

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Rehabilitation Act of 1973 including Section 504

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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, specifically Section 504, main purpose is to stop discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs and activities which receive federal funding, ensuring equal access to services and benefits for people with disabilities across various areas like healthcare, education, and transportation. This guarantees that qualified individuals with disabilities can't be excluded from participating in federally funded programs solely due to their disability.

Brown V. Board Of Education 1954

jragl001 — 2025-01-30 04:55:39 UTC

The purpose of the 1954 "Brown v. Board of Education" case was to challenge the legality of racial segregation in public schools. This overruled the "separate but equal" principle set forth in the 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson case. It was enacted to end the unconstitutional segregation of public schools.

Developmental Disabilities Assiststance and Bill Rights Act of 1975

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The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 1975 aimed to protect the legal and human rights of any individual with developmental disabilities. It was enacted because establishing Protection and Advocacy (P&A) systems in each state allowed them to advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities against abuse and neglect.

Handicapped Children's Protection Act 1986

jragl001 — 2025-01-30 04:59:28 UTC

The Handicapped Children's Protection Act of 1986 purpose was to promise disabled children receive a free appropriate public education by amending the Education of the Handicapped Act, mainly by allowing for the award of reasonable attorney fees to prevailing parties in special education lawsuits. Furthermore, this offered greater legal protection for parents advocating for their children's educational needs.

Rosa's Law 2010

jragl001 — 2025-01-30 04:59:47 UTC

Rosa's Law was a federal law that was signed in 2010 which ordered to replace the term "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" in certain federal laws. The law was named after Rosa Marcellino, a nine-year-old girl who inspired the legislation. Rosa's Law was enacted to promote more respectful language when referring to individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Resources

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