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Thomas Gallaudet - Founding of the AS for the deaf
Thomas Gallaudet took an interest in helping a young deaf girl, Alice Cogswell. A journey which would lead to him founding the first school for the deaf in America, which opened its doors in Hartford, Connecticut.
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History of Special Education in America
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Brown v Board of Education
A landmark case that deemed segregation unconstitutional within public schools, overturning the previous resolution of "separate but equal" from Plessy v. Ferguson (1896).
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The LDA
The Learning Disabilities Association of America's mission is to provide those with disabilities to create opportunities via advocacy, support, and education.
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The Autism Society
The Autism Society was established in 1965. Their mission is to provide connections and empower the autism community with the resources they need, when they need it.
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Elementary & Secondary Act
On the 9th of April, 1965 President Johnson signed into law the Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA), emphasizing equal and quality access to education. Title III provided rural and isolated areas access to special education and other related services.
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PARC v Commonwealth of Penn.
Overturned Pennsylvania law that allowed children with mental retardation access to free public schools. It would lay the foundation for the Education of Handicapped Act of 1970
Digital Storytelling: PARC vs. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Mills v Board of Education
Mills v Board of Education of District of Columbia declared that students with disabilities have the right to an education, and that their education cannot be denied by the cost of their accommodations for their school.
Peter Mills
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Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, prohibits the discrimination against people with disabilities solely based on their disability. Section 504 prohibits discrimination by any programs funded or federally assisted activities by a federal agency.
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehab Act)
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Public Law 94-142
The Public Law 94-142, also referred to as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, laid the groundwork for its successor, the IDEA act of 1990. It establishes FAPE, federal funding for programs, as well as creating IEPs for students.
PL 94-142
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The ADA Act
Passed in 1990, The Americans with Disability Act is a civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities, as well as guaranteeing those with disabilities the same equal opportunities as everyone else, from employment, goods and services, and participating in government programs. It would be amended in 2008.
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The IDEA Act of 1990
Formerly known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, it was amended in 1990 and had its named changed. It underwent two additional amendments, in 1997 and 2004. Like its predecessor before it, it guarantees FAPE, as well as children receive the special education and services fit to their specific needs.
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The NCLB Act of 2001
Passed in 2001 under President Bush, it implements changes to the Title 1 of the ESEA Act of 1965, ensuring that all children receive high quality education. The NCLB Act encompasses all states, school districts and schools that receive Title 1 federal grants, being which Title 1 grants funding for education programs for poor and disadvantaged children.
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Every Student Succeeds Act
The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, replaces the NCLB act of 2001. It ensures all children receive quality education, regardless of economic status or disability, and close the educational gap, and ensure those who are in special education make educational progress. It introduced the concept of "alternative diplomas."
ESSA in Special Education