History

History of individuals with Disabilities and Assistive Technology 

IDEA:

What is it?

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Why is it important?

The United States Federal Law governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and related services to children with disabilities. It addresses the educational needs of children with disabilities from age 3 to age 18 or 21. 

History 

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

PL-92-142

(Public Law-94-142)

 Allowing people of all abilities to be included. Individuals with disabilities are allowed access to free and appropriate education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment. 

 

websites that can provide more information:

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/Policy/IDEA/index.html

The Television Decoder Circuitry Act

PL-101-336

The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, state and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications.

websites that can provide more information:
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/unframed/47/613.html


Rehabilitation Act
Section 508 Rehabilitation Act 

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires that all electronic and information technologies developed and used by any Federal government agency must be accessible to people with disabilities. 

websites that can provide more information:
http://www.section508.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Content&ID=12 
http://www.itpolicy.gsa.gov/cita 
http://www.ataporg.org/itqa.asp


Assistive Technology Act
PL-105-394
The Assistive Technology Act, also known as the “Tech Act” provides funds to states to support three types of programs:

• the establishment of assistive technology (AT) demonstration centers, information centers, equipment loan facilities, referral services, and other consumer-oriented programs;
• protection and advocacy services to help people with disabilities and their families, as they attempt to access the services for which they are eligible;
• Federal/state programs to provide low interest loans and other alternative financing options to help people with disabilities purchase needed assistive technology.

websites that can provide more information:

http://www.ataporg.org/stateatprojects.asp

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