Whereas the 1980s opened with concern for the rights of individuals with disabilities, the 1990s recognized the rights and needs of the families of children with disabilities. The 2000s recognize the value of serving young children with disabilities in what has become known as their natural environment. Children with disabilities are no longer viewed in isolation. It is recognized that all children should have the opportunity to be served in environments where they would naturally function if they did not have a disability.
