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American School for the Deaf
The American School for the Deaf was established in Hartford, Connecticut. This was the first school for disabled children anywhere in the Western Hemisphere. ASD is the birthplace of American Sign Language (ASL) and deaf education in America. ASD offers both residential and day programs for the students between the ages of 3-21. -
Association of Instructors of the Blind
The school for the Deaf and the School for the Blind offer comprehensive educational programs for hearing impaired and visually impaired students. The American Association of Blind Teachers (AABT), also known as The National Association of blind Teachers, is a non-profit organization partnered with the American Council of the Blind. -
Beattie v. Board of Education
During this time special needs children were expelled from school due to facial abnormalities and drooling. The students mental capacities were fine, but teachers and fellow students were nauseated by this student physical conditions. As a result, the courts agreed with school officials that argued the student required too much time of the teacher and caused disruptions to the learning environment (Yell, Rogers, & Rogers, 1998). -
Council for Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children is the first advocacy group for children with disabilities. The CEC is one of the largest special education advocacy groups. The main objective of this group is to ensure that children with special needs receive FAPE.https://www.preceden.com/timelines/326448-history-of-special-education -
Classifications of Autism
The classification of Autism was introduced by Dr. Leo Lanner of John Hopkins University. The link below will help you understand the classification of Autism in simple words. https://youtu.be/MIOgHxYXjHo -
Brown v. Board of Education
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education marked a turning point in the history of race relations in the United States. On May 17, 1954, the Court stripped away constitutional sanctions for segregation by race, and made equal opportunity in education the law of the land. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
ESEA is a statute that funds primary and secondary education, focusing on high standards and accountability. As mandated in the act, funds are authorized for professional development, instructional materials, resources to support educational programs, and the promotion of parental involvement. -
Section 504
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act allows protection from discrimination of special needs and disabilities. This particuar law is considered the first law giving protection to students with special needs. This law includes FAPE and LRE. Students are eligible when they have either a physical or mental disability that inhibits their learning experience. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
This act made sure that all students with disabilities are educated in public schools. EAHCA included providing free educations, special education for children ages 3-21, supplemental services, due process, zero reject, and least restrictive environment. -
IDEA
President Bush October 30 signed into law the Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments of 1990, changing the name of the EHA to "Individuals with Disabilities Education Act." The amendments, now Public Law 101-476, 104 Stat.https://sites.ed.gov/idea/about-idea/
