Timeline for Assistive Technology Legislation

  • Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975

    Makes sure all students with disabilities a free and appropriate eeducation.
  • Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988

    defined assistive technology devices and services.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

  • Rehabilitation Act Amendment of 1992

  • Tech Act Amendment

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997

  • Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998

  • Assistive Technology Act of 1998

  • No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

  • Assistive Technology Act of 2004

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004

  • Telecommunications Act of 1996