I D E A: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Several years ago, I was at a fundraiser. It was for an agency that assists disabled people. So, naturally, they had a few people who used the agency speak and give testimonials about how much this agency means to them. I will never forget the story […]
idea 1975
40th Anniversary of IDEA 1975~remind your legislators there is still work to be done!
On November 29, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed IDEA 1975 into law. Prior to IDEA 1975 taking effect, only 20% of children with disabilities were in the public school system. Most of the others were either institutionalized or being kept at home in a custodial care situation–parents taking care of them but they were not […]
How Geraldo Rivera affected your IEP and IDEA 1975.
IDEA 1975 I get my history nerdiness from my dad. I love learning history about certain things. Hey, our History Teachers did know something–that understanding history helps us understand where we are and where we can go. History is important. I find that many parents do not know the history behind IDEA 1975 and it […]
