Bridging the Gap: Increasing Access to Education for Students with Disabilities
on October 13, 2009
It is a simple and compelling idea — that a high-quality education should be available to all students, regardless of physical or cognitive ability. Behind that simple idea is the complexity of delivery or execution. Digital technologies can help. And the federal government is investing heavily into making it a reality.
With the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA ) in February 2009, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA ) received extra funding to better enable schools to equip special needs students with modern tools to enhance their education experience. The ARRA IDEA funding offers districts an unprecedented opportunity to fill the learning gap. Read Bridging the Gap to learn how.
