https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp A timeline of important legislation, events, litigation, activities that have made a difference in the education and lives of individuals with disabilities. en-us 2021-05-30 23:54:36 UTC 2026-02-23 23:05:21 UTC hello@padlet.com madisonslothower https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572193681 This decision said it was unlawful under the 14th Amendment to discriminate arbitrarily against any group of people.]]> 2021-05-31 00:06:31 UTC https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572193681 madisonslothower https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572196824 A civil rights law that prevents discrimination against all individuals with disabilities in programs that receive federal funds. ]]> 2021-05-31 00:08:41 UTC https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572196824 madisonslothower https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572199692 Schools may not refuse to educate students with "mental retardation". A free public education must be provided to all students. ]]> 2021-05-31 00:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572199692 madisonslothower https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572202813 Intelligence (IQ) tests cannot be used to determine whether African-American students have mental retardation because of the tests' racial and cultural bias. Was expanded to include IQ testing of these students for any disability. ]]> 2021-05-31 00:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572202813 madisonslothower https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572207287 Special education services must provide an appropriate education; the law does not require optimum services.]]> 2021-05-31 00:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572207287 madisonslothower https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572209839 Appropriate placement for students with disabilities depends on whether (1) a student can be satisfactorily educated in the general education setting with supplementary supports provided and (2) the student is mainstreamed to the maximum extent appropriate in cases in which the general education setting is not successful. ]]> 2021-05-31 00:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572209839 madisonslothower https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572213712 School districts must make available a full range of supports and services in the general education setting to accommodate students with disabilities. ]]> 2021-05-31 00:19:37 UTC https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572213712 madisonslothower https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572216206 A high school history teacher refused to make oral testing accommodations for a student with a learning disability, resulting in a failing grade and athletic ineligibility. 

The family was awarded $35,000 in damages, highlighting the general education teachers' responsibility to make a good faith effort to provide required accommodations for students with disabilities.  ]]> 2021-05-31 00:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572216206 madisonslothower https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572220427 The burden of proof in any disagreement about a student's individualized education plan lies with the party bringing suit. Until this case, it had typically been assumed that a school district had to prove that its position in a suit was correct, even if the district had not filed the suit. ]]> 2021-05-31 00:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572220427 madisonslothower https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572223028 Parents of children with disabilities have rights through IDEA and thus are entitled to represent themselves in court. Parents are not obligated to hire an attorney to represent them in court. ]]> 2021-05-31 00:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572223028 madisonslothower https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572226321 Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.]]> 2021-05-31 00:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572226321 madisonslothower https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572228942 Changed the definition of the term "disability" by clarifying and broadening it - which, in turn, increased the number and types of persons protected under the ADA and other federal nondiscrimination laws. ]]> 2021-05-31 00:28:33 UTC https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572228942 madisonslothower https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572231761 Set federal guidelines for special education. Mandated least restrictive environment and specifically described categories of disabilities that make students eligible to receive special education. ]]> 2021-05-31 00:30:03 UTC https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572231761 madisonslothower https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572237660 Streamlined procedures and paperwork, and specified that all students with disabilities must participate in all assessments conducted by local school districts with needed supports provided. ]]> 2021-05-31 00:32:44 UTC https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572237660 madisonslothower https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572242822 Aims to ensure all students, including those who live in poverty, have equal access to a high quality education. Mandates higher academic standards and increased accountability for all students, including those with disabilities. ]]> 2021-05-31 00:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572242822 madisonslothower https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572247642 Reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. ]]> 2021-05-31 00:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572247642 madisonslothower https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572263034 Gave parents of children with disabilities more say in the development of their child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP)]]> 2021-05-31 00:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572263034 madisonslothower https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572274476 Approves and reinforces all aspects of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. IDEA expands the disability categories by adding autism and traumatic brain injury. ]]> 2021-05-31 00:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572274476 madisonslothower https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572276374 This amendment provides greater detail about who needs to be present during Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings and different paperwork and procedures which are required for IEP documentation. In addition, states are responsibly for tracking and documenting the performance, growth, and evolution of each special needs student.]]> 2021-05-31 00:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/madisonslothower/y4b24d1tcv9o67hp/wish/1572276374