Special Laws for Special People

Laws were passed for people with special needs to ensure that they had equal opportunities and rights as those with no disabilities. These laws when first passed allowed such education for those with disabilities, but it segregated them from their non-disabled peers. This was just the beginning, for many changes in the laws have occurred since. Many changes have been made to the laws giving people with special needs better opportunities within their education, employment, and social life.

For lists of websites that can assist you in finding information about the Federal and Pennsylvania laws and regulations, click on the highlighted text in the sections below

ADA- Americans With Disabilities Act

IDEA 97-Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Pennsylvania Special Education Regulations- information for those residing or planning to reside in the state of Pennsylvania.

More Resources-click here for more information such as articles, a timeline of laws passed, and other resources dealing with Special Education.

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