Historical Perspectives and Current Practices

Events

Congress passes the Children with Specific Learning Disabilities Act

1969

Rehabilitation Act of 1973

September 26, 1973

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act

1975

mandates a free, appropriate public education for all students.

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act is renamed

1990

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act is renamed The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

No Child Left Behind Act

2001

Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004

2004

Advancements in disability services will exponentially improve.

Present - 2030