Assistive Technology in Special Education

Rehabilitation Act Amendment

Oct 21, 1986

Guaranteedf equal access to electronic office equipment for all employees including provisions for Assistive Technology.

Technology - Related Assistance Act for Individuals with Disabilities

Aug 19, 1988

Signed into law by President Ronald Reagan; This Act provided funding to all states so that Assistive Technology could be provided to those with disabilities.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Oct 7, 1991

This Act extended guarantees & definitions of Assistive Technology to educational settings.

Telecommunications Act

Feb 8, 1996

This Act required accessibility for telecommunications for those persons with special needs in schools and libraries.

Reauthorization of IDEA

Jun 4, 1997

This Act required all IE teams to consider AT needs for all students with IEPs.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act

Dec 3, 2004

This Act mandated equity, accountability and excellence in education for children with disabilities.