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The oldest school for the Deaf.
This school is called the American School for the deaf. It was founded on April 15, 1817. This school was founded in Hartford Connecticut by Thomas Hopkins Galludet and Laurent Clerc. This was the first school for those with a disability -
The oldest school for the blind
This school is called the Perkins School for the Blind. This school is located in Watertown Massachusetts. The school was originally called New England Asylum for the Blind. The idea for this school was by John Dix Fisher. The school was named in honor of a man by the name of Thomas Handasyd Perkins. He was a shipping merchant who started losing his sight at the time of the establishment. -
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
This was a law that was made to prevent discrimination amongst those with a disability. This was actually a revised law from the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This law will help provide special services to those with a disability. There are several different sections of this law that include more in-depth information of what this law includes.
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Section 504
This was the first federal civil rights law specifically aimed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. This law is aimed at both children and adults. This law provides funds for children with disabilities and ensures that they are given equal opportunities. -
Education for All Handicapped Children
This was a law created to help children with disabilities. This law was to provide equal access to education and a meal and day for children with physical and mental disabilities. This law also wanted to help provide opportunities for the children to interact with non-impaired students. This law was created in hope that children would feel equal. -
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Works with children and adults who have disabilities. Provides essential information for these individuals with disabilities. The mission for this is to improve the lives of those with disabilities and help provide resources needed. -
Learning Disabilities Foundation
Dedicated to providing funds for research and education regarding learning disabilities. The purpose is to provide support for educational purposes. Programs were developed to support those with disabilities. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
This civil rights law was created to stop discrimination. This law also was created to help employers provide reasonable accommodations to people that were working with disabilities. This is similar to the civil rights act but geared more towards people with disabilities. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
This was previously known as the Education for All Handicapped Act. This is to ensure that children with disabilities are provided with Free Appropriate Public Education. The overall goal is to provide the same opportunity for children with disabilities. There are six main elements that go in-depth about the IDEA. These 6 elements include IEP, FAPE, LRE, Appropriate Evaluation, Parent Teacher Participation, and Procedural Safeguards. -
No Child Left Behind Act
This was a bill passed on December 18, 2001. The purpose of this act was to provide money for extra educational assistance to those children who come from a family who is not financially stable. The main goal is to ensure that every student in public schools are provided enough education to meet goals for themselves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0--2nhsDorg
