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American School for the Deaf
The American School for the Deaf was opened on April 15, 1817, in Hartford, Connecticut by Thomas Gallaudet and Dr. Mason Cogswell who had a deaf daughter. It used to be named the American Asylum for the Education and Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb before the name change. When the school first opened there were a total of only seven students enrolled. This school was the first permanent institution dedicated to those people who were deaf. -
Council for Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children was founded by a group of educators/ administrators one being Elizabeth Farrel who was the first president. It first began with a total of 12 members and is now a major professional organization. This council played an important role is creating laws to protect those with disabilities. -
The Arc
The Arc is one of the most influential parent advocacy groups. It was founded by a group of parents who wanted to help their children with disabilities. The Arc had influenced the idea of public law 94-142 to help every child with special needs to a right to education. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown vs. Board of Education was a supreme court case that changed the way schools were forever. This case began because Oliver Brown sued the Board of education because his daughter could not get into an all-white school. Once the case was over it was ruled that segregation in schools would be against the law in every U.S. state.
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Elementary and Secondary Education Act
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act was started to address the inequality of educational opportunities that there was for unprivileged children. This legislation's purpose was to improve education for those children who were poor. It provided resources and a grant program to make sure children with a disadvantage had access to quality education. -
Vocational Rehabilitation Act
The rehabilitation act prohibits discrimination against those individuals with disabilities, children and adults, in any program or organization. This act gave opportunities to those with disabilities in things like education and employment. Because of this act individuals with disabilities receive equal opportunities to receive assistance, benefits, and services. -
Education for all Handicapped Children Act
The Education for all Handicapped Children Act also known as the public law 94-142 states that all children with disabilities have a right to education. This guaranteed all school-aged children with disabilities are able to receive free appropriate public education. This act also establishes an early intervention program for kids with disabilities ages birth to two. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is the law that allows children with disabilities free appropriate public education. IDEA is what governs how states and agencies provide early intervention, public education, and more to children with disabilities. IDEA also extended special education services to include social work, assistive technology, and rehabilitation services. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination among those with disabilities. It protects them when it comes to things like employment, school, transportation, public accommodations, and so on. The purpose of this law is to ensure people with disabilities have the same rights as those without, -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act was made to ensure all children, regardless of their race or socioeconomic status, have fair and equal opportunities to receive high-quality education. The NCLB Act wanted to improve elementary and secondary schools for students. It also introduces significant changes to the curriculum in public schools to ensure all students reach proficiency.
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