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Purposes of the Rehabilitation Act

This document provides a brief overview of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which is designed to empower and maximize opportunities for individuals with disabilities. As part of this act, states must ensure that alternate achievement standards are adopted for student with the most significant cognitive disabilities. 

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Resource Type

Knowledge

Organization

U.S. Department of Education

Published

2016

Keywords

Diverse Learners

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