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The first American school for the Deaf
The American School for the Deaf was founded in 1817 and was the first permanent school for the Deaf in the US. It was found in Hartford, Connecticut. The American School for the Deaf is an inclusive community that welcomes diversity. -
Council for Exceptional Children
The council for exceptional children (CEC) is one of the largest international Organizations. This organization helps children improve their skills to reach their goals and talents. CEC has the vision to give high-quality education that is fair to all individuals with disabilities. CEC was organized by a group of educators at the teacher's college, Columbia University in 1922. The founder and president of the Council for Exceptional Children is Elizabeth E. Farrell. -
Classification of Autism
In 1943 Leo Kanner published his first systematic description of autism by writing a paper that was titled
“ Autistic Disturbances of Affective Contact”. He described 11 children and their disorders in this paper. He said it was a neurodevelopment disorder, he stated 'these children have come into the world with an innate inability to form the usual, biologically provided contact with people'.
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First center for Independent living
The first Independent Living was founded in 1972, in Berkeley, California. It was founded by Ed Roberts and others with disabilities who were attending the University of California. Ed was living in a hospital and was focused to be back in his room by 10 pm. He created this center with the help of federal funding and was created to offer independence, support, and role modeling to individuals with disabilities. It ran and was controlled by persons with disabilities. -
Section 504
Section 504 was the first disability civil rights law in the United States. This civil rights law does not allow discrimination against people with disabilities in programs that receive financial assistance. Section 504 works with IDEA and ADA to protect people with disabilities from exclusion and unacceptable treatment in a school. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y505KwHp4O4&feature=youtu.be -
Education of the Handicapped Act
In 1975 the United States Congress required all public schools to accept all students with special needs into the school. This act requires all public schools to provide equal education and one free meal a day to all children with special needs. Public schools were required to evaluate children with disabilities and create an appropriate educational plan. -
Mainstream classroom began
In 1980 the main streaming model began to be used in schools, it required placing a child in a less restrictive environment. If the students had minor disabilities they were put into a regular classroom and students with major disabilities remain in a special classroom. The students that had major disabilities had an opportunity to be among normal students for up to a few hours a day. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed by President George W. Bush. This act started because people with disabilities began to face challenges in societal barriers that excludes them from places. This act is for people with special needs to have the same rights as everyone else. Including schools and jobs. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The individuals with disabilities education act began in 1997 when students had their own individual education plans (IEP) and Individualized transition plans (ITPs) that best prepare students for success in the future. The IDEA brought a widespread focus on the most effective teaching methods for special education. Students now were not only guaranteed an equal education but were provided with the individualized attention that was needed. -
No Child Left Behind
The No Child Left Behind act of 2002 goal was “that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education”. Our public schools had to provide the proper education for special needs students and use federal funds to meet a variety of needs. The No Child Left Behind Act also increased choices for families at title one schools.