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The American School for the Deaf
What is now known as The American School for the Deaf was once the Connecticut Asylum for the Education and Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons founded by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet. Thomas started to travel to Europe to learn more about their education system for the deaf and hearing and impaired. There are two different ways of communication, sign language and oralism. This caused debate over which communication method was better for children developing. https://onlineexhibits.library.yale.edu -
The Arc
When The Arc was founded there were not many programs like it. In the 1950 because of the lack of resources and knowledge with disabilities parents bonded together. They wanted to create support for one another. The Arc was also a way to come together and advocate for their community. -
Brown V. Board of Education
The U.S. Supreme Court in Brown V. The Board of Education of Topeka ruled that separate schools for black and white children are unequal and unconstitutional. This gave way for opportunities down the road for education improvements. This was a turning point in our history. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
ESEA allowed programs for schools and districts that qualified. These schools and districts were aspiring to raise the academic achievement of struggling learners. It helped students who live with disability, mobility issues, learning difficulties, poverty, or children learning english. -
Mills v. Board of Education of Columbia
This case came after the PARC case, handicapped children were excluded from public schools. The case was calling for "adequate alternative education services" and “prior hearing and periodic review of the child’s status, progress, and the adequacy of any educational alternative”. In both cases, schools were required to start giving more description of services and how they were going about providing to the needs of students. -
504 Plan
504 Plans came about once the Rehabilitation Act and ADA as a way to aid in helping students with disability in the classroom. The 504 would allow for accessibility and not allow any child to feel excluded. While also removing obstacles and making children feel welcomed in general education. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
Before EHA students with disabilities were denied access to public schools. This law is renamed Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This law requires access for children no matter their disability. Along with implementing programs and services. https://sites.ed.gov/idea/IDEA-History -
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
NCLD was a foundation that wanted to help children with learning and attention issues. NCLD was founded by Carrie and Pete Rozelle as the Foundation for Children with Learning Disabilities. The purpose of the foundation was to give leadership and grants to support research. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a bill that prohibits the discrimination against people with disabilities. It was a change for those with disabilities, making life more accessible for all. The bill covered a lot of ground about what disabilities were and how not everyone was the same. There were requirements for accessibility in most public settings.
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No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act was put in place to ensure schools were making and progressing in learning targets. Teachers and schools were now needing to meet these standards. The standards that needed to be met were not just for general education, but for all students.