Foundational Laws

Question 1

Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1990 (IDEA)

Answer 1

This is an amendment to include all services to disabled infants and young children. This amendment also covers individuals transitioning from high school to college

Question 2

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Answer 2

This mandate defines protected individuals as otherwise qualified. This mandate also requires that reasonable accommodations be made.

Question 3

Americans with Disabilites Act (ADA)

Answer 3

This mandate extends protections and accommodations to associated individuals.

Question 4

IDEA Accommodates

Answer 4

ASD
Emotional Disturbance
Hearing impairments and deafness
Speech and language impairments
vision impairments and blindness
traumatic brain injury

Question 5

PL 94-142

Answer 5

Also known as the Education for all Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA), this law is one of the most important legislative pieces for special education acting as the Bill of Rights for students with disabilities.

Question 6

Section 504

Answer 6

Part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, this act is known as a civil rights bill. This act ensures that every student with a disability is given the same rights, access, and protections as students without disabilities.

Question 7

Americans with Disabilities Act

Answer 7

This law extends civil rights protections to individuals of any age with a disability so that they are allowed to access both private and public sectors for services. It states that discrimination or exclusion is inappropriate and illegal.