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Pre1960, students with disabilities are segregated from general education
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"Separate is not equal"
Landmark US Supreme court case that ended segregation in US schools. This allowed parents of students with disabilities to advocate for their student's education. -
Students with disabilities were considered "visitors" in the classroom.
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act:
A civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.
It protects those who have disabilities but do not qualify for services under IDEA. -
Education movement in the 80ies that advocated for merging general and special education.
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Civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on disability. This law protects students after they graduate.
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Legislature that mandates that all students are held to high standards.
Students with disabilities must now pass state standards. -
A US law that amends previous laws to demand equity, accountability and excellence in education for children with disabilities.
This law ensures students with disabilities have access to free, quality education specialized to their needs.
