Hannah Fleetwood

The U.S Supreme Court made the decision to not segregate schools due to the segregation law being unconstitutional.

Legislation for children with disabilities started up in the 60's and early 70's.

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 granted all rights to individuals with disabilities and ensured these individuals would have proper resources and support in schools.

Also known as Public Law 94-142. This law granted all rights and free, public education to all individuals with disabilities.

ADA prohibits any civil right discrimination in all areas of life. Including, school, work and transportation and that all general areas are opened to the public.

After the re authorization of EHA in 1990 and 1997, it became known has IDEA or Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

The federal spending for special education was up to $6.3 billion dollars in 2001. The federal government has never paid more than 15% of the cost.

IDEA is usually updated every five years. 2004 was the last time it was updated.

Since 1986 to 2013, 745,336 disabled children received proper care and special education services.

Nowadays, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, school psychologists and counselors, are just some of the professionals provided in schools to make sure students receive the services they deserve.