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Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb
The Connecticut Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb was the first American school to open for children with disabilities. It was established on April 15,1817 due to parent advocates. This school received a grant from the Legislature of five thousand dollars, marking it as the first public funding in history for the education of Americans with disabilities. Link text -
Brown v. Board of Education
The U.S. Supreme Court decided that it was unconstitutional under the 14th amendment to segregate children due to their race. This was a very important time in history because it marked the beginning of equal education in the school systems. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
The Elementary and Secondary Education act was signed into law on April 9, 1965 by president Lyndon B. Johnson. This acts was created for equal access to education for all students as well as federal funding for students affected by poverty. It also provided for special education and it's related services. -
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (PARC)
This act secured a quality education for all children. The state came to an agreement to provide a free public education for children with mental retardation and learning disabilities classifying them as "exceptional".These individuals cannot be denied publicly funded education. -
The Rehabilitation Act
Section 504 was created to prohibit discrimination based on a disability. This section was created to protect those with disabilities mainly from discrimination from employers the can not be denied the appropriate and available assistance needed. This is because employers receive federal financial assistance. -
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act
This act was signed November 29,1975 by president Gerald Ford. It requires all public schools accepting federal funds to provide equal access to education for children with both physical and mental disabilities. This law also requires free, appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE). -
National Center For for Learning Disabilities
This center was founded by Carrie and Pete Rozelle. It's purpose is to provide public awareness and grants to support the research of of those with learning disabilities. -
Individuals with Disabilities Eduction Act (IDEA)
This law ensures services to children with disabilities. It governs how states and public agencies provide early interventions as well as related services for these children. It grants students (FAPE) in a least restrictive environment. Link text -
No Child Left Behind
Originally known as the Elementary and Secondary Education act (ESEA) No Child Left Behind was reauthorized for extra educational assistance for the poor. It reauthorized with a purpose to increase funds and assessments to measure the schools involvement for their students progress. -
Assistive Technology Act
This act provides federal funding to support state efforts on improving the provision of assistive technology to individuals with disabilities. It varies throughout all ages. It also gives accessibility adaptations to homes, workplace, schools, group homes and nursing facilities. Link text
