There are a few differences separating IDEA from ADA. IDEA stands for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This act was developed to protect the rights and needs of students with disabilities. However, the act only covers students from preschool to 12th grade. Therefore, when students with disabilities attend colleges and universities they do not follow under the same rules. The higher level schools are not required by law to accommodate for students with special needs.
Therefore, when students with disabilities are attending college they will follow under ADA or a Section 504. The ADA stands for Americans with Disabilities Act. ADA covers all colleges and students. unlike Section 504 depends on if the higher education school has enough funds for the students requirements.
Therefore, students can be covered by an ACT and law to receive what they need to succeed and any level of education.
Source:
Dell, A., Newton, D., & Petroff, J. (2012). Assistive Technology in the Classroom. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
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