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Pedro Ponce De leon
Pedro Ponce De Leon paved the way for children who were deaf. He was a Spanish deaf Monk who dedicated himself to the teachings of sign language. It was believed that he developed the visual manual for the sign langue alphabet. -
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind was one of the first schools to provide a safe environment for children who are blind or deaf. This school's tuition caters to families with deaf or blind children, providing them with an education from kindergarten through 12. This school opened the door to inclusivity we see today for our children to thrive in an inclusive environment. -
Council for the Education of Exceptional Children
This council was founded by Elizabeth E. Farwell, who was the founder and first president. It is a group of young individuals who speak and advocate for expectant children. It is an ongoing council that continuously works to support exceptional students and special education educators. -
Brown v. Board of Education
One of the most famous cases of the Civil Rights Movement was Brown v. Board of Education. The case allowed schools to stop segregation because the Supreme Court ruled it was unconstitutional. This ruling paved the way for an inclusive environment in public schools. -
ESE Act
The ESE Act allowed students of all different backgrounds or disabilities the same opportunities and resources. These opportunities and resources included Title I and grants for a better education. These two acts allowed students to continue thriving towards a better future, no matter the challenges. -
Mills v. Board of Education
Mills v. The Board of Education of the District of Columbia was one of the first cases to stand up against educational injustice. This case involved seven children who were denied their education because of their disabilities. Their parents decided to fight back against the school district. https://study.com/academy/lesson/video/mills-v-board-of-education-of-district-of-columbia-summary-significance.html -
Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
This act changed how people with non-disability treated others with a disability. This act allowed anyone to be removed or banned if they were discriminatory towards a person with a disability. This act allowed people with disability to be given the same opportunities or have these opportunities accommodated to their needs. -
Education of the Handicapped Act
The Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments of 1990 allowed those with disabilities of all types to have an inclusive environment to continue their academic journey. This act allowed children to continue their education no matter their circumstances. The act also permitted minority students or underrepresented groups to receive quality education.
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LRE Law
The IDEA Act allows students with disabilities to be in general classroom settings. The Least Restrictive Environment permits students to be involved in moments of inclusion, whether full-time or just in pivotal moments of inclusion, if behaviors do not allow for these moments of inclusion full-time. The Act allows no student to be excluded from moments of inclusion. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act allowed students of different backgrounds and needs to receive the expected quality education. The act was a crucial wake-up call for educators to understand that all children should be accommodated and treated equally and not unjustly. Schools were fined if they found that children were not receiving quality education.