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American School for the Deaf
The Connecticut Asylum for the Education and Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons opened on April 15, 1817, in Hartford, Connecticut. It consisted of seven students. It was renamed The American School for the Deaf and was the first permanent school exclusively for deaf students. The school is still operating today consisting of an elementary, middle, and high school.
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Perkins School for the Blind
On March 2, 1829, the New England Asylum for the Blind was established. The name was changed to Perkins School for the Blind, it was the first school designated for blind students. The school is located in Watertown, Massachusetts. The school is still operating today and has expanded to different countries across the world. They have all different programs for students ranging from infants to adults. Helen Keller attended Perkins School for the Blind. https://www.perkins.org/perkins-brailler/ -
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) was established on August 10, 1922, at Columbia University. It began with 12 members, and today there are units in all 50 states. The council’s main objective is to make sure every individual with disabilities is given a high-quality inclusive education. This year the CEC celebrates 100 years of promoting, advocating, and leading special education. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education in 1954 was a landmark case that paved the way for lawyers to fight for the rights of individuals with disabilities. It was the foundation for the 1975 federal law called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Before 1975, children with disabilities were not able to receive education in public schools. -
ESEA
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. This act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on April 11, 1965. It allows low-income families to have access to high-quality education programs. It also helps students who need additional support to benefit from public school programs. -
(PARC) v. Commonwealth of PA
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (PARC) v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania last from 1971- 1972. It was the first major legal case that fought for equality for all students with disabilities. PARC won and the state was no longer allowed to deny any child with disabilities access to education programs and training. -
Mills v. Board of Education of DC
Mills v. Board of Education of District of Columbia was settled on August 1, 1972. It was another case where children with disabilities were denied the right to attend public schools. The district lost the case, and they were required to make changes for children with disabilities. This case was the beginning of tons of lawsuits that fought to provide free education for children with disabilities. -
EAHCA
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) was enacted in 1975. The law requires all public schools that receive federal funding to provide children with mental and physical disabilities one free meal a day and education. Children with disabilities will receive free education from ages 5 to 18, all students are also required to receive IEPs. -
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a civil law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, it was effective July 26, 1990. It requires equal opportunities to people with disabilities within the workplace, public services, accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications.
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IDEA
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was signed into law on October 30th, 1990 by President George H.W. Bush. The main point of IDEA is to provide education and the same opportunities to all students equally, students with disabilities will receive the same education and programs as students without disabilities. The law has six elements, IEP, FAPE, LRE, appropriate evaluation, parent and teacher participation, and procedural safeguards. -
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) was signed into law by President George W. Bush on January 8, 2002. Three main points of NCLB are increased accountability, school choice, and greater flexibility for states, school districts, and schools. Children with disabilities are required to take statewide tests, including them with children in general education.
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