Disability Timeline

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  • Brown Vs. Board of Education

    Brown Vs. Board of Education
    This Law discontintued segregation laws in schools. The end result conclued that the doctrine stating "separate but equal" has no place.

  • 504

    Any child with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities. This law prohibits things such as keeping children out of classes that are in wheelchairs because stairs are in the way.

  • American Disabilities Act

    American Disabilities Act
    This law prohibits discrimination against Americans with disabilities. This is similar to the Civil Rights Act. The ADA ensures that a "covered entity" shall not ostrasize an qualified individual with a disability. This gives everyone an opportunity of equal employment.

  • Individuals with Disabilities Eduaction Act

    Individuals with Disabilities Eduaction Act
    A Law that provide financial aid to education for children with disbilities such as autism, deafness, hearing impairments or other health impairments. This law passed in the "house" without objection in 1990.