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History of Universal Design
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"Barrier-free" movement begins
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First accessibility standards are published by ANSI
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Architectural Barriers Act passed by Congress, removing obstacles to employment for people with disabilities
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Rehabilitation Act of 1973 outlaws discrimination against people on basis of disability
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Education for Handicapped Children Act guarantees equality for disabled students
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Center for Applied Special Technology founded; publishes seven principles of Universal Design
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MOMA exhibit "Design for Independent Living" displays objects that improve thee lives of disabled people
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Americans With Disabilities Act continues to remove barriers for people with disabilities
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Telecommunications Act guarantees equal access to public technology
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CAST redesigns its website to reflect principles of UD and increase accessibility
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CAST releases UDL Guidelines 1.0
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Common Core Initiative endorses UDL