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American Asylum for Ed. and Instr. of Deaf and Dumb
First special education school in the United States is opened in Hartford, Connecticut. The school was named American Asylum for the Education and Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb (now called the American School for the Deaf). -
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History of Special Education and Inclusive Education
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Training for Teachers of Deaf
This act establishes a 2-year program to assist in training additional teachers for the deaf. It authorizes appropriations of $1.5 million annually to higher education institutions which are approved as training centers for teachers of the deaf. -
Pennsylvania Assn. for Retarded Children v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (PARC)
In 1971, the Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (PARC) sued the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a state law that allowed public schools to deny education to certain children, namely those who had not “attained a mental age of 5 years”. This law had been consistently used by the state to deny education to students considered too burdensome to integrate into school and classroom environments. -
Mills v. Board of Education
This litigation was brought by 7 people with disabilities against the District of Columbia public schools. It was decided that no one can be denied the right to enroll or be expelled solely because of disability. The court ruled that students with disabilities must be given a public education even if the students are unable to pay for the cost of the education.The case established that "all children are entitled to free public education and training appropriate to their learning capacities -
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
This Act guaranteed civil rights to all disabled people and required accommodations for disabled students in schools. The Rehabilitation Act, was signed by President Richard Nixon on September 26, 1973. Section 504 applies to all federal agencies, federally funded projects, schools from kindergarten through the 12th grade, state colleges, universities, and vocational training programs. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA)
This Act guaranteed and enforced the right of children with disabilities to receive a free, appropriate education. The Act ensured that handicapped children in public schools will get one free meal each school day and and will have just access to an education. The schools that must provide this are those that accept federal funds for operations. http://www.specialednews.com/special-education-dictionary/eha---education-for-all-handicapped-children-act.htm -
IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
In 1990, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) replaced the Education of the Handicapped Act . IDEA states that children with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education and that each child's education will be planned and monitored with an individualized education program or an individualized family service plan.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 barred discrimination in employment (Title 1), public services and transportation (Title 2) public accommodations (Title 3), telecommunications (Title 4) and miscellaneous provisions (Title 5). It was a great step in normalizing the lives of the disabled. Title 3 prohibited disability based discrimination in any place of public accommodation with regard to full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, or accommodations. -
No Child Left Behind
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2001 (ESEA) PL 107-110, more popularly known as the No Child Left Behind Act required accountability for the academic performance of all school children, including those with disabilities. It called for 100% proficiency in reading and math by the year 2012. -
The Assistive Technology Act of 2004 (ATA) PL 108-364
Supports State efforts to improve the provision of assistive technology to individuals with disabilities through comprehensive statewide programs of technology-related assistance, for individuals with disabilities of all ages. It provided financial assistance for programs designed to maximize the ability of individuals with disabilities and their family members, guardians, advocates, and authorized representatives to obtain assistive technology devices and assistive technology services.
