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Association for Children with Learning Disabilities is organized
ACLD was established to provide children and adults with a higher quality of life. Promotes independence and building relationships within the community. ACLD provides both children and adult services, future planning, and family support. -
The Rehabilitation Act is enacted
Section 504 prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
Free and appropriate education for all children with disabilities. -
Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments
Special education for preschoolers and incentives for providing early interventions. -
Americans with Disability Act becomes law
Americans with Disability Act prohibits discrimination based on a person's disability. -
IDEA is passed
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is passed. This focuses on transition planning for adolescents once they complete high school. -
No Child Left Behind Act
Educational reform that focused on the achievement of each student. This act also ensured that special education teachers earned the same qualifications as a general education teacher. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
This act aligns IDEA and No Child Left Behind. Modifies individualized education program process which affects discipline, due process, and evaluation of special education students. -
Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments
These amendments gave individuals with disabilities greater protections. The interpretation of a disability was also expanded. -
Rosa's Law
Removes discriminatory terms such as mental retardation and mentally retarded from federal health, education, and labor status. Preferred language is changed to intellectual disability.
