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American School for the Deaf
The American School for the Deaf was started in Hartford, Connecticut. This was the first school for children with disabilities in all the Western Hemisphere. The American School of the Deaf is where American Sign Language (ASL) began and education for the deaf in America. -
Association of Instructors of the Blind
The School for the Blind and Deaf offer educational programs for hearing impaired and visually impaired students. The American Association of Blind Teachers (AABT) is a non-profit organization partnered with the American Council of the Blind. -
Beattie v. Board of Education
In these times, children with special needs were expelled from school for having any facial abnormalities and drooling. Even though the students mental state were fine, the teachers and fellow classmates were nauseated by the 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 main objective of this group is to ensure that children with special needs receive FAPE.https://www.preceden.com/timelines/326448-history-of-special-educatio -
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 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
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act is a statute that funds primary and secondary education, focusing on high standards and accountability. The act is in charge of 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 particular 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
In Education for All Handicapped Act, all students with disabilities are allowed to receive education in a public school. This act ensures to give these students free education, special education for children for children in the ages of 3-21, supplemental services, due process, zero reject, and least restrictive environment. -
Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
On October 30, 1990, President Bush signed into law the Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments, changing the name of the Education Handicapped Act to "Individuals with Disabilities Education Act." The amendments, now Public Law 101-476, 104 Stat.https://sites.ed.gov/idea/about-idea/
