September 2002
Intermediate to advanced
640 pages
11h 9m
English
IDEA requires public school systems to develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each child. The specific special education and related services outlined in each IEP are meant to reflect the individualized needs of each student. The IEP must be developed by a team of experts and must be reviewed at least annually. This profound change empowered parents to demand quality education for their children with disabilities.
Interpretation and full implementation of the Rehabilitation Act and subsequent legislation have nevertheless been a challenge to disability advocates. The Commission on Civil Rights has defined discrimination, as it affects people with disabilities, somewhat ...
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