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The Arc
The Arc is an organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It was founded in the 1950s by parents of children that were concerned with the education of their children with disabilities. It protects and support parents and children through advocacy and action of the legislation for civil rights, education, employment, health care, housing, and more. -
Brown v. Board of Education in 1954
In Topeka, Kansas 1954, Linda Brown's father, Oliver Brown was not pleased that his daughter had to walk several blocks to go to school. He tried to enroll her in the white elementary school but the principal rejected it.The U.S. Supreme Court's decision made history in the United States stating that Linda Brown should be able to go to the local school and that the doctrine of 'separate but equal' had to be put to an end.This was a victory since segregation in education was now unconstitutional. -
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (PARC)
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Citizens (PARC) v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was a case where the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was sued by the Pennsylvania Association, over a law that gave public schools the authority to deny a free education to children. The argument of the case was that all children, whether having an intellectual disability or not, could benefit from any type of free training or education.
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Section 504
Section 504 is a civil law part that bans discrimination based upon a person's disability. Section 504 protect children and adults with disabilities from unequal treatment in schools, jobs and also the community. Children with learning and attention issues are protected by Section 504. It provides support to give a child with disabilities the access to the same education their peers are getting. -
Education of all handicapped children act
The Education of All Handicapped Children Act was signed into law by President Gerald Ford. The act required all public schools to accept federal funds to provide equal access to education and one free meal a day for children with physical and mental disabilities. This law had a positive impact for many children with disabilities. -
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
The Foundation for Children with Learning Disabilities was founded in 1977 by Carrie and Pete Rozelle. In 1989 the organization expanded its mission and scope of work, and changed its name to the National Center for Learning Disabilities. The goal was to improve the lives of children and adults with learning and attention issues. Another goal of NCLD is to create a society for every individual possesses the social and emotional skills needed to succeed in school, at work and in life. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act is a civil law that bans discrimination against individuals with disabilities in areas of public life which includes jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private accommodations. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. -
No Child Left Behind
The No Child Left Behind Act is a federal law that provides funds for educational assistance for children which results in improvements in their academic progress especially in test scores of reading and math. It ensures that no child is trapped in a failing school. On January 8, 2002, President George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act at Hamilton High School in Hamilton, Ohio. The areas of education affected by the No Child Left Behind are school choice and increased accountability. -
Assistive Technology Act
The Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities Act, was signed into law by President Bush on October 25, 2004. Assistive Technology is any item, device, or piece of equipment used to maintain or improve the functionality of people with disabilities. It allows them to be more independent in education, employment, recreation, and daily living activities. [https://www.afb.org/aw/6/1/14652] -
Individuals with disabilities education act
IDEA was first passed in 1975 which was previously called the Education for All Handicapped Children Act.The main purposes of IDEA is to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to children with disabilities. The school is required to evaluate students suspected of having disabilities, at no cost. Once a child is detected with a disability, schools must provide them with special education services.The goal is to help students make progress in school. https://sites.ed.gov/idea/
