Alzheimer special care units [(SCUs) also called memory care units] SCUs are designed to meet the specific needs of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. SCUs can take many forms and exist within various types of residential care.
Celebrates 35 Years of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) IDEAâ35 Years Later. On Nov. 29, 1975, then-President Gerald Ford signed into law the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142).
The law has been revised many times over the years. The most recent amendments were passed by Congress in December 2004, with final regulations published in August 2006. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the law that provides services and supports to children with disabilities throughout the US.