-
President's Committee on Mental Retardation established
President John F. Kennedy established the President's Committee on Mental Retardation to advise him on ways the federal government could best meet the needs of this population. The committee's recommendations led to many new federal initiatives, including encouraging school systems to open their doors to students with disabilities RESOURCES:
Woods, J.W. (2006), Teaching students in inclusive settings: Adapting and accommodating instructions (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act Amendments of 1965 authorized the first state-level grant program specifically for children and youth with disabilities. RESOURCES:
Wood, J.W. (2006). Teaching students in inclusive settings: Adapting and accommodating instruction (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. -
Rehabilitation Act Amendment of 1973
When the Rehabilitation Act was reauthorized in 1973, it included the first civil rights protections for individuals with disabilities, including the right to education, in a new section, Section 504 (Wood, 2006,p. 7). RESOURCES:
Wood, J.W. (2006), Teaching students in inclusive settings: Adapting and accommodating instructions (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. -
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act
EAHCA guaranteed a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for all children with a disability, ages 5-12. The act also guaranteed an Individual Education Program (IEP) for each child eligible for special education and related services. All children and youth with disabilities will be educated in the least restrictive education (LRE) environment. RESOURCES:
NA, (2006). Special Education Laws. Retrieved on February 10, 2013 at http://www.atto.buffalo.edu/ -
EHA Amendment: Amendment to Preschool and Infant/Toddler Programs
In 1986 an amendment to the EHA extended the purpose of EHA to include children 0-5. It also extended the guarantee to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to children with disabilities, ages 3-5. Furthermore, it established Early Intervention Programs (EIP) for infants and toddlers with disabilities, ages 0-2. RESOURCES:
NA, (2006), Special Education Laws. Retrieved February 10, 2013 at http://www.atto.buffalo.edu/ -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Education for All Handicapped Children Act changes name to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Mandated transition services for special education students beginning at least by age 16. Added autism and traumatic brain injury as distinct disability groups. Strengthened least restrictive environment (LRE) requirements (Wood, 2006, p.9) RESOURCES:
Wood, J.W. (2006). Teaching students in inclusive settings: Adapting and accommodating instruction (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ -
Americans with Disabilities Act
The ADA is relevant to schools in many ways. School design, construction, and remodeling must take into account physical accessibility for students with disabilities. The ADA requires that services be delivered to individuals with disabilities in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of the individual (Wood, 2006, p.19). RESOURCES: Wood, J.W. (2006), Teaching students in inclusive settings: Adapting and accommodating instruction (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Pre
