The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was the start of a series of acts that prevent discrimination based on race, color, creed , age, sex or disability.
Education is a major life activity.
In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed by Congress. Title II of this act assures equal educational opportunity for post-secondary students with disabilities. This includes students in vocational programs, community colleges, 4-year colleges and university programs from undergraduate through those in advanced degree programs and professional schools, such as medicine and law.