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American School for the Deaf
The American School for the Deaf was first introduced in Hartford Connecticut. For the children that have disabilities, this was the first school that was around throughout the western hemisphere. The school became the first school of primary and secondary education during the winter of 1818 for receiving aid from the federal government. -
Perkin Institution For the Blinds Opens
Perkins was the first school that was open for the blinds in the United States. At first, the school was named The New England Asylum for the blind. Then a few months later, the school name was changed to Perkins for the blinds. One of the organization's incorporators Thomas Handasyd Perkins was the person that was named in the school's honor. -
Association Instructors of The Blind
This was the first organization that had blindless professionals in America. Also, this was the first organization that was recognized by the general government in which had the right to respect. When this act was passed, children were neglected and ignored.
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Brown Vs Board of Education
The Brown Vs Board of Education first started in1951 when the public school system refused to enroll the black resident Oliver Brown's daughter at the school that was close to their home. This was a landmark that had a quote that said " Separate is not equal". It was an act that brought both black and white students to be equal. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
On April 11, 1965, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act was passed by the 89th United States Congress. President Lyndon B. Johnson later signed the Elementary Secondary Act. The Act was known for being the far most reaching piece of legislation in which affected education. Once it was further reviewed, the act was known as the no child left behind act.
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The Individualized Education Program
The Individualized Education Program is a written education plan in which is designed to meet a child's needs. This plan includes all related services for the child in which they qualify, the child's levels of educational performance, and accommodations that are necessary for the child to be successful. It is important that the child's parents do an IEP annually to monitor the child's progression throughout the school year and to see if any improvement needs to be made. -
Handicapped Children Protection Act
The Handicapped Children Protection Act was signed by Ronald Regan. This act requires that awards that have a fee should be based on rates in the community. Also, this act states that nothing should restrict or limit the rights, procedures, and instruction on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. -
American With Disabilities Act
President George W Bush was the person who signed by law the Americans With Disability Act. The Americans with Disabilities Act states that children that have special needs can't be discriminated against under any circumstance. This act promises that each child has the same rights as everyone else and is treated equally with respect. -
IDEA
George W Bush also signed The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act . This law demonstrates 6 pillars such as FAPE, evaluation, parent/student participation, and all safeguard procedures for anyone that's participating. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act provides free and appropriate public education in which is included with the children's needs. -
The No Child Left Behind Act
President George W Bush signed the no child left behind act. This law states that every child should be knowledgeable in both reading and math by 2014. There were some schools that caught scores that weren't correct while using this act. Then, there were some schools that took this act seriously and would report the scores if they weren't correct.