CUNY SPS: Disability Studies

Major U.S. Federal Legislation

  • The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504)
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1975 (original name: The Education for All Handicapped Children Act)
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
  • Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998 (Section 508)