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The Amer. School for the Deaf
The American School for the Deaf, in West Hartford, Connecticut established by Thomas Gallaudet and in collaboration with a deaf teacher named Laurent Clerc, was the first school that pioneered the opening doors for children with physical handicaps. The school offered education to those often ignored by society. -
Council for Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization that advocates for policies for children and youth with disabilities, sets professional standards, and provides educators professional development. This organization also provides resources and professional practices for special educators. CEC is located in the 50 states in the USA and Canada. -
The Arc
The Arc was organized in 1050 by groups of parents. This organization was the first to put money into research for children with developmental disabilities. This organization also promotes and defends human rights of people with disabilities, and supports inclusion.
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Brown V. Board of Education
The Supreme Court ruled that separating children in public schools on the basis of race was unconstitutional. The segregation of public education had a huge effect on the education and children's personal growth.
https://youtu.be/g41X6_XY1rQ?si=6Pav52R0Qouho6RP) -
Elementary and Secondary Act
Elementary and Secondary Act is a law that establishes high standards and closes gaps between students to provide equal opportunities for all children. -
PARC V. Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (PARC) V. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, was the first right to education and guaranteed a quality of education for children with intellectual disabilities.
(https://pubintlaw.org/cases-and-projects/pennsylvania-association-for-retarded-citizens-parc-v-commonwealth-of-pennsylvania/) -
(IDEA), Education for All
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is a law passed in 1975. This federal law ensures that children with disabilities receive free appropriate public education. Schools are required to provide special education and other services at public expense to students with disabilities.
https://sites.ed.gov/idea/about-idea/#:~:text=The%20Individuals%20with%20Disabilities%20Education,related%20services%20to%20those%20children.) -
Mills V. Board of Education
Mills V. Board of Education of District of Columbia in 1972, held that education cannot be denied public education to children with mental, behavioral, physical or emotional deficiencies. -
Assistive Technology Act
The Assistive Technology Act seek to help and assist people with disabilities so they can become involved and participate in education, employment, and daily activities. This Act covers people of all ages. -
No Child Left Behind Act
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 was passed by congress. This federal law contains the most changes to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act; this law made federal role in education more prominent.