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Association for children with learning disabilities organized
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Normalization concept by Wolf Wolfensberger
Bengt Nirje initially introduce concept -
The Rehabititation Act enacted
Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities -
Education for all handicapped children Act passed
A free and appropriate public education for all children with disabilities -
Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments enacted
mandate a special education for preschoolers with disabilities and incentives for early intervention -
Americans with Disabilities Act becomes law
prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is passed
emphasizes transition planning for adolescents with disabilities -
No child left behind Act enacted
A major reform to focus on academic achievement of student and qualifications of teachers -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act passed
It aligns IDEA legislation with provisions of No Child Left Behind. -
Rosa's Law enacted
removes the term mental retardation and mentally retarded from federal health, education, and labor statues. Preferred language intellectual disability