IDEA Basics
What does IDEA stand for?
What is Individuals with Disabilities Education Act?
What type of PT is most affected by IDEA Funding?
School-based pediatric PT.
True or false: Increased funding could help more children receive PT services.
True
In what year was IDEA originally passed?
What is 1975?
Name one skill that PT helps children improve.
Balance, mobility, coordination, strength, or independence.
Would the IDEA Full-Funding Act increase or decrease federal spending?
Increase.
What percentage of funding did the federal government originally promise?
What is 40%?
True or False: School-based PTs help children participate in school activities.
True
True or false: More funding automatically guarantees better PT services.
False.
Approximately what percentage of funding is currently provided, according to the presentation?
10%
What type of equipment could schools purchase more of with increased funding?
Adaptive equipment or assistive technology.
How could increased funding benefit school districts financially?
It could reduce their financial burden.
What is the main goal of the IDEA Full-Funding Act?
To increase federal funding for special education and fulfill the original funding commitment.
What might happen to the number of school-based PT jobs if more funding becomes available?
The could be more jobs available!
What is one challenge schools may face even if they receive more funding?
Hiring PTs, obtaining equipment, disturbing resources