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Social Security Act
Law that provided federally funded benefits for assistance to blind individuals and disabled children. -
Brown v. Board of Education
The Supreme Court ruled that segregation of schools by race was not constitutional.
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American Physically Disabled Students Program
Founded by Edward Roberts with the focus on personal assistance services, community living and political advocacy. -
Vocational Rehabilitation Act
Law that prevents private organization that uses federal funds, or any local or state organization, from discriminating against persons with disabilities solely basis of the disability. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
Requires for all public schools accepting federal funds to provide equal access to education and one free meal a day for children with physical and mental disabilities. -
Individuals with Disabilities Act
This was designed to ensure that all children with disabilities receive an appropriate education through special education and related services. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
Law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in a private sector and provides equal opportunity to employment and public services, accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. -
No Child Left Behind Act
Act that requires that at least 95% of students with disabilities participate in the statewide assessments that are used as standard measures of yearly progress for school-age children.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
A law that mandates equity, accountability and excellence in education for children with disabilities. -
Winkelman v. Parma City School District
The Supreme Court decided that parents may pursue IDEA claims on their behalf independent of their child's rights.
