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American Asylum for the education of the Deaf and Dumb School opened in Hartford Connecticut
American Asylum for the education of the Deaf and Dumb School opened in Hartford Connecticut (now the American School for the Deaf). At the time dumb only meant “unable to speak”. The School was founded by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, Dr. Mason Cogdwell, and Laurent Clerc. The School taught students primarily in American Sign Language (derived from the methodological signs and Parisian sign Language of the French Institute for the Deaf). -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was signed into law by President Lyndon Baines Johnson. It offered financial resources to low income students, funding for special education centers and scholarships for low income college students. Funding for school textbooks and instructional materials. The Act main purpose was to close the educational gap that existed between poor and middle class families.
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Vocational Rehabilitation Act (VRA)
Vocational Rehabilitation Act (VRA). The Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in the United States. The Law provided financial resources for vocational rehabilitation, employment and independent living of eligible persons with disabilities. Requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for their disabled employees. -
The Education for all Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA).
The Education for all Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA). This act required that all public schools accepting federal funds to provide equal access education and one free meal a day for children with physical and mental disabilities. Public schools were required to evaluate children with disabilities and create an educational plan with parental collaboration. The students with disabilities were to be placed in the Least Restrictive environment to maximize interaction with peers. . -
The Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act.
The Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act. The law recognized that advances in technology could improve the lives of American with disabilities of all ages. The law provided funding to the States to provide assistive technology, devices and services for individuals with disabilities. -
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
The foundation was founded by Carrie and Pete Rozelle as the Foundation of Children with Learning Disabilities. The foundation’s mission is to improve the lives of children with learning disabilities and to advocate for equal rights and opportunities. The organization provides leadership, public awareness and grants to support research and innovative practices in learning disabilities. -
October 30, 1990- The individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
October 30, 1990- The individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Law that ensures that children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education. It requires that the student has to be educated in the least restrictive environment. The law includes Autism and Dyslexia to disabled children from 3-21 years of age.
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IDEA Re-authorization 1997
The law requires the State Educational Agencies and the Local Educational agencies to locate, identify and evaluate all children residing in the State who are suspected of having a disability. The law also can provide benefits to disabled children attending private schools that have been enrolled by their parents. -
No Child Left Behind Act
No Child Left Behind Act The law requires all public schools receiving federal funding to administer a statewide standardized test annually to all students. Schools must make adequate yearly progress in test scores. The law requires that the school provides highly qualified teachers to instruct all the students. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). The Law increases funding to help students that can benefit of early intervention without having a disability. The student’s IEP must contain how the student is involved in the general education curriculum. The Law allows the State and School Districts to get sued if the violate the Act.
