The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act or IDEA

How the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act or IDEA, can help you.

Know your rights if you are a student with the IDEA

In 1975 to The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA,  was passed to ensure that every child in america was given equal access to education. The act has been amended several times since it was first passed. But the spirit of the law remains the same:

• First, the law ensures that all individuals with special needs have access to a free public education.  Schools are obligated to teach students with disabilities in a classroom environment whenever possible and to provide them with the tools necessary to succeed.

• The second part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA, provides parents a voice in their child’s education. Parents can collaborate and have input in the educational decisions the school makes giving their child specific rights and protections.

What this means for you is that everyone has the right to insist on having the tools they need to get an education.  Easy entry into classrooms, desks to accommodate special needs and captioned video content are some examples.

If you feel you or your child’s school is not adequately addressing these needs, request to speak with your child’s teacher and see if they can develop an Individualized Education Program that will work.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act  or IDEA,  was designed to protect you and your loved ones.  Accessibility in education is a right not an option.

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