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Direct linkBerry, Jennifer; Katsiyannis, Antonis – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2012
In 2007, services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act were provided to almost 6 million students with disabilities (Data Accountability Center, 2011). By virtue of their eligibility, these students were entitled to a "free and appropriate public education" (FAPE). To ensure that students receive FAPE,…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Special Education, Individualized Instruction, Related Services (Special Education)
Download full textRusso, Charles J.; Osborne, Allan G. – School Business Affairs, 2009
In 1990, Congress enacted the Americans with Disabilities Act as a comprehensive mandate to eliminate discrimination against individuals with disabilities. The ADA's primary intent was to extend the protection of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The major difference between the two laws is that Section 504 applies to programs that…
Descriptors: Employees, Courts, Disabilities, School Business Officials
Cortiella, Candace; Kaloi, Laura – Exceptional Parent, 2010
In late 2008, Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the new law became effective on January 1, 2009. The amended law corrected what Congress considered to be a departure from the intent of the original ADA (passed in 1990) brought about by several narrow interpretations by the courts. Because the ADAAA…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Courts, Disabilities, Educational Legislation
National Council on Disability, 2012
Despite a dark history marked by the eugenics movement, increasing numbers of people with disabilities are choosing to become parents. Recent research reveals that more than 4 million parents--6 percent of American mothers and fathers--are disabled. This number will unquestionably increase as more people with disabilities exercise a broader range…
Descriptors: Social Integration, Civil Rights, Physical Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities
Crabtree, Robert K. – Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention, 2008
The Americans With Disabilities Act (the "ADA"), enacted by Congress in 1990, was greeted with great celebration by persons with disabilities, their families, and advocates. The idea was broadminded and straightforward: Congress intended that the ADA protect those with disabilities (including those who were simply perceived as having a…
Descriptors: Autism, Courts, Disabilities, Depression (Psychology)
National Council on Disability, 2006
This report's 13 chapters address disability statistics and research, major trends, statistics, civil rights, Education, health, and long-term services and supports, children and youth, employment and the workforce development system, welfare reform, housing, transportation, assistive technology and telecommunications, international affairs, and…
Descriptors: Welfare Services, Public Agencies, Educational Technology, Courts
