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A writing system that allows people with visual impairments to read and write through touch
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Special needs - meeting the unique needs of each individual
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College-level training for teachers with students who have intellectual disabilities begins
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Segregated classes in public schools are created as an alternative to instructing children with disabilities.
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The Council for Exceptional Children is founded. It is the largest recognized organization that is striving to improve the educational experience for students with disabilities.
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"Separate cannot be equal"
Some began wondering whether separate classes gave students with disabilities an appropriate education. -
Amendment to the 1974 Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA)
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Americans with Disabilities Act is enacted. EAHCA is updated and renamed. The new name is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
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Ensures that all students are to be taught by highly qualified teachers
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Signing Rosa's Law changes federal language usage. Now, it's intellectual disability, instead of mental retardation.
