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Historical Landmarks for Students with Exceptionalities

By joymp3

  • Brown v. Board of Education

    Brown v. Board of EducationThis case challenged racial segregation in public schools. It set a precedent for equal access to education and influenced subsequent cases related to the rights of students with disabilities.
    The Supreme Court rulings led to the desegregation of schools. The ruling affirmed the principle of equal access to education, which later influenced the integration of students with disabilities.

  • Mills v. Board of Education of District of Columbia

    Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia
    Focused on the rights of students with disabilities to get a free appropriate public education (FAPE). It found that students with disabilities have a right to FAPE and that the denial of education due to disability is a violation of their rights and emphasized the importance of providing educational services to students with disabilities.
    Laid foundation of IDEA.

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

    IDEA
    IDEA is a federal law that ensures students with disabilities have access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment. It outlines the rights and services available to eligible students with disabilities.
    IDEA provides students with disabilities the right to receive special education and related services, individualized education programs (IEPs), and the opportunity to be educated alongside their non-disabled peers.

  • Board of Education v. Rowley

    Board of Education v. Rowley
    Addressed the extent of the educational rights of students with disabilities under IDEA
    It ruled that IDEA is to provide the best educational benefits and established the concept of an IEP and clarified that students with disabilities have the right to receive educational benefits tailored to their specific needs.

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

    Americans with Disabilities Act
    The ADA is a comprehensive civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. It covers a wide range of areas, including employment, public accommodations, transportation, and communication.
    Support for students with disabilities: The ADA ensures equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities, including access to education, reasonable accommodations, and protection against discrimination.