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American School for the Deaf
The American School for the Deaf (ASD), is the oldest permanent school for the deaf in the United States. It was founded April 15, 1817, and is located in Hartford Connecticut. ASD was founded by Thomas Gallaudet and Dr. Mason P. Cogswell. During the winter of 1818–1819, the American School for the Deaf became the first school of primary and secondary education to receive aid from the federal government when it was granted $300,000. -
Perkins School for the Blind
Perkins School for the Blind was founded in 1829 and is the oldest school for the blind in the United States. It is located in Watertown Massachusetts. It was also called Perkins Institution for the Blind. Perkins stands for the principle that all children have great potential, and that education is a human right. Youtube video -
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is a professional association dedicated to improving the educational success of children with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. CEC focuses on improving the quality of special and general education. It encourages research in the education of children with exceptionalities and assists in the dissemination of research findings. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
ESEA supports many initiatives that assist low-income families in getting access to high quality education programs. It allows children who need additional support to benefit from public school education programs. ESEA also provides free and reduced lunches and additional teachers in disadvantages communities. -
Mills v. Board of Education
In Mills v. Board of Education of District of Columbia, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia held that students with disabilities are entitled to an education. That education cannot be denied based on the accommodations additional cost to the school. The case comes from the denial of "exceptional" children from accessing public education.relevant website -
Vocational Rehabilitation Act (VRA)
Defines handicapped person. Defines appropriate education.
Prohibits discrimination against students with disabilities in federally funded programs. It even allows for reasonable accommodations such as special study area and assistance as necessary for each student. -
Educational Amendments Act
Grants federal funds to states for programming for exceptional learners. Provides the first federal funding of state programs for students who are gifted and talented. Grants students and families the right of due process in special education placement. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
EAHCA which is the shortening for Education for All Handicapped Children is known as the Mainstreaming Law. EAHCA First defined least restrictive environment. The EAHCA included a bill of rights for students with disabilities that specified the right to access a free and appropriate public education. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
IDEA renames and replaces (EAHCA). Establishes “people-first” language for referring to people with disabilities. Extends special education services to include social work, assistive technology, and rehabilitation services. Extends provisions for due process and confidentiality for students and parents. Provision of services for students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment (LRE) is a critical component of (IDEA). -
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act
NCLB introduced changes in the curriculum of public primary&secondary schools in the USA and increased federal regulation of state school systems. It requires at least 95% of students with disabilities to participate in the statewide assessments that are used as standard measures of yearly progress for students. The inclusion of students with disabilities in statewide assessments leads to informed teaching that allow students with learning disabilities to access the general education curriculum.