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1817 First School for Special Education
The American School for Deaf (ASD) was founded in Hartford Connecticut. The ASD was the first school for Special Education. -
1893 Plessy Vs Fergusron
Landmark case that upheld racial segregation laws, Although Plessy Vs Ferguson case does not relate to education, it sets the presence of "separate but equal" in which through time has made a great impact. -
Brown Vs. Board of Education
Brown Vs Board of Education was a landmark educational case that influenced the protection of right for disabled individuals. The Supreme Court ruled that segregation by race was unconstitutional. This was the beginning of a fight for Special Education.
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Vocational Rehabilitation Act
During the 1973 Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act was establishes. Public Law 93-380 protects those individuals with special needs or disabilities in a federal funded program. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act is known as the Mainstreaming Law. This law requires that all sates provide a free and appropriate education (FAPE) for children (5-18) with disabilities. -
The Learning Disabilities Foundation
Charity established in 1979 with the purpose to provide funds for research and education f public awareness of both children and adults with learning disabilities. Its purpose is to provide support for , continuing evaluation and services for, children and adults with learning disabilities. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
The ADA prohibits discrimination towards people with disabilities ,it also gives equals rights towards employment opportunities. it is guarantee accommodations, transportation and telecommunication service -
No Child Left Behind
US Act of congress on testing accommodations for students with disabilities. The No Child Left behind focuses on Enacted to provide on how to improve the performance of students in school, so that no child is left in a failing school. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0--2nhsDorg -
Individual with Disabilities Education (IDEA)
EAHCA was replace and renamed to IDEA in 1990 In 2004 it was amended by the Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). This legislation was created to guarantee that all children with disabilities receive appropriate special education. https://www.smartkidswithld.org/getting-help/know-your-childs-rights/your-childs-rights-6-principles-of-idea/ -
The Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA)
The ESEA's role is to protect and provide those student who are not financially stable to have equal access to a public educational system. In regards to children with special need, the ESEA's main goal is to provide students with disabilities the opportunity to attend to school and drift from education https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/programs/education/elementary-and-secondary-education-act-of-1965/
