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Plessy v. Ferguson
This ruling stated the legality of separate but equal for facilities. This also applied to schools, essentially making segregation of schools legal. -
Rhode Island School for Special Education
Rhode Island opened the first public special education classes in the USA. Institutions were created to teach this population as it grew. -
Beattie v. Board of Education
A student with a physical disability who drooled, had contortions, and looked different was expelled because it impeded other students' learning. Court upheld school districts decision stating that Beattie and others with disabilities were not to go to school with their non-disabled peers. -
The National Association for Retarded Citizens founded.
The National Association for Retarded Citizens was founded, helping individuals with disabilities participate in the public. It provided job training and other activities outside of the home.
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Brown v. Board of Education
Thurgood Marshall on behalf of the NAACP challenged separate but equal. This ruled in favor of the student (Brown) allowing her to go to the school closest to her house. This ruling stated separate is not equal. -
Maternal and Child Health and Mental Retardation Planning Amendment to the Social Security Act
This act gave grants to help states create and update facilities for those with intellectual disabilities. It also increased funding for prevention through providing maternity and infant care.
Kennedy's Legacy in Special Education Policy -
Civil Rights Act
This civil rights and labor law outlaws discrimination. It laid the foundation for anti discrimination acts towards those with disabilities -
First Special Olympics in Chicago
Anne McGlone Burke, with the help and funding from Eunice Kennedy Shrive, created an event where 1,000 athletes from across the United States and Canada participated in track and swimming events. Held at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL, Shriver announced the formation of Special Olympics.
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PARC v. Pennsylvania
Students with disabilities had been denied schooling. This ruling stated free public education must be provided to all students, regardless of ability. -
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
This civil rights law prohibits discrimination based on ability in all areas of public life. It protects those with disabilities in the areas of jobs, schools, transportation, and all areas open to the public.
ADA website
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Provides free public education for children (3-21) with disabilities. There are 6 core components (see link) that make up IDEA. \
IDEA Breakdown
