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JFK authoriated this law. It was influenced by his developmentally disabled sister. This allows for funding to train those who work with children with developmental disabilities.
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
-provides equal access to services and programs to those with disabilities
-cannot be denied based of disability alone -
Education for all handicapped children act. Fed. Government's way of assuring that all handicapped children have a free public education that meets their unique needs.
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Education for All handicapped Children Act changed to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
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Antidiscrimination Law that extends civils rights to those with disabilities.
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No Child Left Behind
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(unable to locate exact date of Bush's signing)
Reauthorization of basic legislation
- IEP standards changed
-transition services added to IEP for those 16 and younger
