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Perkins School for the blind
Perkins School for the blind was the first school in the United States for the blind. Throughout the school being opened for many years they have established many tools to help students with disabilities to succussed. For instance, they launched an app called Blind Ways which helps visually impaired people find bus stops near them. They also created a tool called SMART BRAILER that provides visual and audio feedback to individuals learning braille. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education is a significant event that took place in history that has affected education in many ways. This case all started when a black family tried to enroll their daughter to a school but was denied admission to the school due to their race. The supreme court ruled that it is unconstitutional to have segregation within schools and that children of any color had the right to equal education.
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Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA)
ESEA is an act that was passed to ensure that federal funding is being provided to students in poverty. ESEA focuses on improving academic performance in low-income families, language instruction for immigrant students, improve quality of teaching and many other things. This act has allowed many students who are at a disadvantage to catch up to their peers. -
Vocational Rehabilitaion Act
The Vocational Rehabilitation Act protects people with disabilities from being discriminated against solely because of their disability. It has given many applicants with disabilities the opportunity to apply and receive jobs without having to fear retaliations from employers, extensive questions about their disabilities, harassment and many other things. Once the applicant has been offered the job there are workplace accommodations for them based of their needs. -
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504)
The rehabilitation act of 1973 was the first major disability rights law. Section 504 ensures that students with disabilities are given equal education and the proper resources and accommodations to catch up to their peers. Accommodations at schools can be the following: removing barriers to provide access to buildings, ASL interpreters, electronic readers, etc. -
Public Law 94-142
On November 19, 1975, Congress passed this law which states that children with disabilities have the right to an education and to have the necessary services to support their needs. These necessary services include specialized educational plans, speech therapy, occupational therapy, etc. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004
In December 2015, Congress amended IDA which allows children with disabilities to get an education and employment while also providing them with the services that they need to succeed. On behalf of this act congress stated, "Disability is a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the right of individuals to participate in or contribute to society."
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Common Core standards
The common core standards ensure that there are consistent and clear benchmarks in students' education. This allows parents and teachers to track progress, so students aren't falling behind and are prepared to compete with their peers in the workforce or college. A good thing about common core standards it tells you what students should be learning but not how to teach it. So, teachers still have that flexibility. -
Every Student Succeeds Act
ESSA was signed off by President Barrack Obama in 2015. This Act ensures that every child is getting quality education despite their disadvantage. This law requires that all students have academic standards, state testing, school accountability, etc.