Individuals with disabilities have a right to free and appropriate educations.

Janet A. Seaman has written:

'Physical education for individuals with exceptional needs' -- subject(s): Physical education for people with disabilities

'Physical Best & Individuals With Disabilities'

David L. Westling has written:

'The special educator's handbook' -- subject(s): Children with disabilities, Education, Handbooks, manuals, Special education

'Teaching students with severe disabilities' -- subject(s): Children with disabilities, Education, People with disabilities, Services for, Special education, Vocational guidance, Youth with disabilities

The letters IDEA stand for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a federal law that ensures students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education.

Attitudes relating to individuals with learning disabilities have changed immensely over the past fifty years. Mainstreaming is now the accepted course of education with modifications as needed.