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Rehabilitation Act of 1973

amartinezaguila — 2024-06-11 01:10:15 UTC

This act protects the rights of students with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance.

U.S. Department of Education. (2004). Individuals with disabilities education act. IDEA. https://sites.ed.gov/idea/about-idea

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Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

amartinezaguila — 2024-06-11 01:13:34 UTC

This act protects individuals with disabilities against discrimination by state and local government programs, including public schools, whether or not they receive financial assistance from the federal government.

U.S. Department of Education. (2004). Individuals with disabilities education act. IDEA. https://sites.ed.gov/idea/about-idea

The Assistive Technology Act 1998 (Revised in 2004)

amartinezaguila — 2024-06-11 01:26:59 UTC

This act provides individuals with disabilities assistance with technology to participate in their education, professional settings like employment, and other daily activities. They can receive a grant from the federal government to obtain a computer, which is especially useful in our modern society.

University of Massachusetts Global. (2020, January 30). 4 Laws that shaped special education in the U.S. Www.brandman.edu. https://www.umassglobal.edu/news-and-events/blog/special-education-laws

Elementary and Secondary Education Act (1965)

amartinezaguila — 2024-06-11 01:41:09 UTC

This act allows all individuals, with or without disabilities, to qualify for the free and reduced lunch program in schools. It helps most families with low incomes afford lunch for their children.

Special Education Law. (n.d.). Www.youtube.com. https://youtu.be/dj2dBLi7zvQ

Education of Handicapped Act Amendments (1986)

amartinezaguila — 2024-06-11 01:46:32 UTC

This act helps students with disabilities from ages 4 to 5 to receive a free and appropriate education. There are early intervention programs that can help individuals from birth to age 2 get a head start on education.

Special Education Law. (n.d.). Www.youtube.com. https://youtu.be/dj2dBLi7zvQ

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