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AT Legislation
Name of Legislation and brief definition
Term | Definition |
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Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 | Employers must make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities must have equal access to all local and state programs, services, and activities. Places of public accommodation must be accessible |
Assistive Technology Act 2004 | Created national website on assistive technology. provides funding to the 50 states and six territories to develop permanent comprehensive, statewide programs of tech-related assistance |
Section 504/508 of the Voc. rehab. Act | Student must receive FAPE. An appropriate education may include regular or special education and related aids and services to accommodate the unique needs of indiv. with disabilities |