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Cotting School
• The Industrial School for Crippled and Deformed Children was founded by 2 orthopedic surgeons from Boston’s Children Hospital. They were concerned about the educational opportunities available for the children they served at the time. Now called the Cotting School, they integrate therapies into classroom instruction and the staff fosters independence of students. -
FL Council for Exceptional Children
FCEC is a professional association of educators who are dedicated to the success of children with exceptionalities. Their mission is accomplished through advocacy, standards, and professional development. Their core values include visionary thinking, integrity, and inclusiveness. -
Elementary and Secondary Ed. Act
Signed by Lyndon B. Johnson shortly after his presidential victory, this act was introduced to provide federal funding to primary and secondary education. The funding was used for professional development, materials, resources for educational programs, and to promote parental involvement. This act emphasizes equal access to education and aims to shorten the gap between students by providing federal funding to support schools with children from impoverished families. -
Mills v Board of Ed. of DC
The case of Mills v. the Board of Education of the District of Colombia states that students with disabilities in DC are entitled to an education. It also expresses that students cannot be denied and education based on the accommodations' additional cost to the school. This class action lawsuit was brought to the court on behalf of 7 students in DC who were denied public education by the school district because of their disabilities and the cost to the school to accommodate them. -
Rehab Act- Section 504
Section 504 of this act prohibits the discrimination of students based on a disability inn programs that receive federal funding. This includes public preschools, elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools. Under this act, disabled students have rights to reasonable accommodations which should be outlined in a 504 plan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxx6rQqIjpY -
Ed. for all Handicapped Children Act
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act was signed in 1975 to protect the needs of students with disabilities and their families. Before EHA, many states had laws which excluded children with disabilities including those who were deaf, blind, emotionally disturbed, or had an intellectual disabilities. Some revisions were made to the act in 1990 and the name was changed to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. https://sites.ed.gov/idea/IDEA-History -
Assistive Tech Act
Signed into law by president Bush, this act ensures the continued existence of funding for assistive technology. The goal of this act is to provide assistive technology to people with disabilities so they can fully participate in education at a level playing field with their peers. Under the law, each U.S state receives a grant to fund the act and its programs. -
Florida Inclusion Network
• FIN facilitates in the implementation of best practices for inclusive education. They collaborate with all districts and schools in Florida to provide customized services and supports for those looking to impart inclusive learning environments. The services provided by this network can increase positive outcomes for students with disabilities and ensure they have the same educational, social, and future opportunities as their peers. -
Every Student Succeeds Act
Signed by President Obama in 2015, this act was a commitment to equal opportunity for all students. This act replaced the No Child Left Behind Act from 2002. ESSA requires that for the first time, all students be taught in high academic standards that will prepare them to succeed in college and thereafter. -
Lighthouse Learning Center
Now known as the Miami Lighthouse Academy, the Lighthouse Learning Center for Children offers an inclusive classroom environment for children with vision impairments and their sighted peers. This inclusive model gives children and families a sense of belonging in the school community. Sighted peers are selected to aid the learning environment for children with vision loss. Learning is conducted by certified early childhood teachers along with certified teachers of the visually impaired.