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How does the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 differ from the IDEA?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What important changes were introduced by the 1990 Amendments to PL 94-142 (e.g., IDEA)?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: It is the civil rights law aimed at protecting children and adults against discrimination due
to a disability.

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: Children was replaced with the term individuals and handicapped with
disabilities. There is the inclusion of a transition plan for adolescents. They also added social work and rehabilitation counseling. Now autism and traumatic brain injury are part of the definition.



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