IDEA
504
Similarities
Differences
ADA
100

What does IDEA stand for?

Individuals w/ Disabilities Education Act

100

What age range does the 504 cover?

All ages

100

Which 2 acts allow for the modification of the environment for accommodations?

IDEA and ADA

100

Which act requires a recognized impairment to apply?

IDEA

100

What's an accommodation for with a wheelchair in a multi-story building?

Elevator &/or Ramps

200

What ages does IDEA apply to?

Birth -> 21

200

What accommodation would a hard-of-hearing student receive in a classroom under a 504?

Access to a sign language interpreter

200

Which types of schools are both exempt from enforcing IDEA or 504 plans?

Charter &/or Private

200

What is the intended age range for IDEA compared to the ADA

IDEA: through 21

ADA: Everyone

200

What age range does ADA apply to?

All Ages


300

What does "zero reject"mean regarding this IDEA principles?

No child w/ a disability can be excluded from education

300

Which act was 504 named after?

1973 Rehabilitation Act

300

Which 2 acts Cover all age ranges?

ADA and 504

300

Which act would cover someone who had ADHD?

504

300

What types of disabilities may employers discriminate against when considering employment?

None

400

What was IDEA originally signed in as?

Education for all handicapped children act

400

Which year was the Education for All Handicapped Children Act Amendments passed?

1986

400

Which act passed in 1975 created IDEA and supported 504's? 

Education for all handicapped children act.

400

How can a classroom change w/ IDEA when compared to a 504?

IDEA allows the manipulation of a classroom to accommodate, 504 does not.

400

What accomodation would a deaf adult need regarding telephone calls?

Transcript/live voice to text translation.

500

What is the purpose of IDEA?

Allow for a free public education that is appropriate for all children, especially those with disabilities & provide a special education to those children.

500

Which act provides financial incentives for state and local educational agencies to develop programs for gifted and talented students?

Gifted and Talented Children’s Education Act

500

How do all 3 acts intersect in purpose?

All intend to equalize opportunities for all people.

500

What is the difference between an accommodation and special education?

Special education is generally separate from a standard education

500

Which year was the ADA signed into law?

1990

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