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Different legislations for individuals with disabilities have been developing since 1960’s. With each new law the programs have become more and more supportive.

Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 This law states that “no otherwise qualified handicapped individuals in the United States shall solely be reason of his handicap be excluded from the participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receive Federal financial assistance”. Which means they cannot discriminate against anyone, everyone has the same chances. Everyone is allowed Free Appropriated Public Education to everyone that qualifies. If an individual is unable to perform major life activities on their own they may qualify for a 504 plan.

The American’s With Disabilities Act of 1990 This law said that child care centers were a public accommodation, and must be available to all who desire. It was included all public buildings needed to make their entrances to and throughout the building handicap assessable. The law also revised the Title I and Title III programs.

Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 This act stated all children ages 3-18 must be provided Free Appropriate Public Education. They were required to meet children’s need in the least restricted environment. Which means the children were in the regular classroom as much as possible. This act allowed students with disabilities to slowly be emerged into the regular education classroom.