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Legislation.mp3While inequality and achievement gaps continue to pervade education systems, education has aimed to serve more people over time through legislation designed to increase equity of opportunity. Anecdotal evidence shows that these goals are not always achieved, but outlined below are some important key terms and historical events towards the education of disabled people.
While inequality and achievement gaps continue to pervade education systems, education has aimed to serve more people over time through legislation designed to increase equity of opportunity. Anecdotal evidence shows that these goals are not always achieved, but outlined below are some important key terms and historical events towards the education of disabled people.
Public Law 94-142: The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (1975)
Public Law 94-142: The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (1975)
Categories of disability under IDEA:
Categories of disability under IDEA:
IEP - Individualized Education Plan
IEP - Individualized Education Plan
LEA - Local Educational Agencies
LEA - Local Educational Agencies
LRE - Least Restrictive Environment
LRE - Least Restrictive Environment
Inclusion versus Full Inclusion
Inclusion versus Full Inclusion
Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
UNESCO's "Guidelines for Inclusion: Ensuring Access to Education for All"
UNESCO's "Guidelines for Inclusion: Ensuring Access to Education for All"
Duke University's policies regarding the Rights and Responsibilities of students with disabilities can be found at the following link: https://access.duke.edu/students/rights-responsibilities
Duke University's policies regarding the Rights and Responsibilities of students with disabilities can be found at the following link: https://access.duke.edu/students/rights-responsibilities
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