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Institutions for Students with Disabilities
During this time period, there was a rise in institutions for students with disabilities. These institutions and educational programs treated disabled students like delinquents and were often delinquency-prevention programs. -
Brown v. Board of Education
This is the supreme court case that overturned Plessy v. Ferguson. The court case determined that separate is not equal and focused more on racial segregation but served as a catalyst for parents of children with disabilities. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This is an act that gave grants to schools to help fund programs to educate students with disabilities. Although this was great, during this time, no laws were put in place to make programs for students with disabilities mandatory to provide. -
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act
This act ensures that all students with disabilities are educated in public schools and provided a free and appropriate public education. This act also mandated that students with disabilities must be placed in the least restrictive environment. -
Anna's Parents' Marriage
In 1989, Anna's parents got married. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
In 1990, the Education for all Handicapped Children Act was renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA. This act once again stated that all students have a right to a free, appropriate, public education. -
The Capital Crawl
The 1990 "Capital Crawl" was a protest for disability rights that took place on the steps of the United States' Capital building. This protest helped to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. -
Anna's Birthday
On November 5th, 2000, Anna was born in Concord, NC. -
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Amy and Jordan's Birthday
In 2001, Amy and Jordan were born exactly one day apart. Amy was born in Ohio and Jordan was born in North Carolina. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act aims to ensure that all students meet proficient levels of math and reading. This act includes students with disabilities. -
Reauthorization of IDEA
In 2004, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was reauthorized to better support students with disabilities. This reauthorization spearheaded the implementation of Response To Intervention (RTI) in public schools. -
Jordan's Brother's Birthday
On February 23, 2010, Jordan's younger brother was born. Jordan was in 4th grade. -
College Move In
In 2019, Anna, Amy, and Jordan moved into NC State for their freshman year of college. We all met in SAY Village the day after moving in!