CDE Laws

Question 1

Vocational Rehab Act of 1973

Answer 1

the first act to address the notion of equal access of people with disabilities through the removal of architectural, employment and transportation barriers; further supported the rights of persons with disabilities through affirmative action emphasis and the legal support.

Question 2

Section 504 of the Rehab Act of 1973

Answer 2

Section 503 prohibited discrimination in employment on the basis of physical or mental handicap on the part of businesses with federal contract or their subcontractors.

Question 3

PL 94-142

Answer 3

Education for all Handicapped Children
Act-1975 mandated FAPE, ensured due
process, IEP and LRE.

Question 4

IDEA

Answer 4

is a four-part (A-D) piece of American legislation that ensures students with a disability are provided with Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that is tailored to their individual needs. IDEA was previously known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) from 1975 to 1990.

Question 5

PL 95-539 - The Court Interpreters Act of 1978

Answer 5

Mandates the use of only certified interpreters when non-English speaking litigants are involved.

Question 6

ADA

Answer 6

Americans with Disabilities Act—forbids discrimination on the basis of a physical or mental disability if the individual can perform “essential function” of the job.

Question 7

FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education)

Answer 7

The Section 504 regulation requires a school district to provide ed to each qualified person with a disability who is in the school district’s jurisdiction, regardless of severity of disability.
must be in least restrictive environment.