Association for Children with Learning Disabilities is organized.
Wolf Wolfensberger introduces the concept of normalization, initially coined by Bengt Nirje of Sweden, to the United States.
PL 93-112, the Rehabilitation Act, is enacted; Section 504 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142) is passed; landmark legislation ensures, among other provisions, a free appropriate public education for all children with disabilities.
Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments (PL 99-457) are enacted; mandate a special education for preschoolers with disabilities and incentives for providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers.
Americans with Disabilities Act (PL 101-336) becomes law; prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.
PL 101-476, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (commonly known as IDEA), is passed; among other provisions, emphasizes transition planning for adolescents with disabilities.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (PL 105-17) is reauthorized, providing a major retooling and expansion of services for students with disabilities and their families.
No Child Left Behind Act (PL 107-110) is enacted; a major educational reform effort focusing on academic achievement of students and qualifications of teachers.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (PL 108-446) is passed; aligns IDEA legislation with provisions of No Child Left Behind.