Today in Deaf History: IDEA was signed into law
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) also known as Public Law 101-476, IDEA was intended to replace the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) of 1975. It established “people first language” and extended special education services to include social work, assistive technology, and rehabilitation services. It also extended provisions for due process and confidentiality for students and added the categories of autism and traumatic brain injury. It also required states to provide bilingual education programs for students with disabilities and to educate students with disabilities for transition to employment. It was signed into law October 30, 1990 by President George H.W. Bush.
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