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American School for the Deaf
The American School for the Deaf allows deaf students to have an environment that teaches them all the same lessons as ordinary schools, just in a way that is directed towards there disability of hearing.
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Perkins Institute for the Blind
Perkins Institute for the Blind mission is to teach not only the blind but also the deaf-blind students. One of the most famous students taught here was Helen Keller.
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Beattie V. Board of Education
This case caught the attention of the American people due to the fact that children with disabilities should be, in a way, separated from normal, ordinary students.
https://www.sutori.com/item/beattie-vs-board-of-education-1919-the-wisconsin-supreme-court-upholds-a-ruli -
Classification of Autism
The classification of Autism helped students with untreated illnesses have the opportunity to learn and receive proper treatment.
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Brown V. Board of Education
The case between Brown and the Board of Education was actually the combination of five other similar cases. This case was a moving event that leads to the desegregation of public schools, even though the famous quote is "Separate, but equal". -
Learning Disabilities Association is Created
The association was created by parents who believed, and still believe that all students with disabilities have the potential to thrive in their community, country, and world.https://ldaamerica.org/about-us/ -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This act was signed by President Lyndon Johnson to create a pushed from the government to be more committed toward education. The act created government-based funding for students attending elementary and secondary schooling. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
This act was created so that all handicapped children would have the right to education, appropriately.
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IDEA Reauthorization
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act make families with children who have a disability able to receive the proper special education for the child to thrive.
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No Child Left Behind Act
This act was a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Act from 1965. Under this act, the government wants to diminish the achievement gap and focusing on four pillars: Accountability, Flexibility, Research-based education, Parent options.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=invKzk3vaRI
