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AT Legislation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973) | Civil rights law prohibiting discrimination based on disability in any program receiving federal funding, requiring reasonable accommodations, including AT, for qualifying students who don't meet IDEA's eligibility but still need support. |
| ADAAA (ADA Amendments Act of 2008) | Amended the original Americans with Disabilities Act to broaden the definition of disability, making it easier for individuals to qualify for protection and reversing several Supreme Court rulings that had narrowed coverage under the original ADA. |
| Gaskin v. Pennsylvania (2005) | A class action lawsuit settlement requiring Pennsylvania schools to increase placement of students with disabilities in general education settings, reinforcing the IDEA mandate for education in the least restrictive environment (LRE). |