Timeline for Assistive Technology Legislation By Chellerbe Nov 29, 1975 Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 Makes sure all students with disabilities a free and appropriate eeducation. Aug 9, 1988 Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 defined assistive technology devices and services. Jul 26, 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act Oct 30, 1990 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Oct 29, 1992 Rehabilitation Act Amendment of 1992 Jan 9, 1994 Tech Act Amendment Jun 4, 1997 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 Oct 31, 1998 Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 Nov 13, 1998 Assistive Technology Act of 1998 Jan 8, 2002 No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Oct 25, 2004 Assistive Technology Act of 2004 Dec 3, 2004 Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 Jan 3, 2012 Telecommunications Act of 1996