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Council For Exceptional Children
In 1922 the International Council for the Education of Exceptional Children was founded by a group of students and their professor, Elizabeth Farrell. Later on, in 1958 the name was changed to Council for Exceptional Children. One of their main goals were to establish standards for professionals who were teaching special education. They dedicate themselves to improving the educational experience for those with disabilities, as well as gifts and talents. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka was a significant Supreme Court Case where it was unanimously ruled that racial segregation was unconstitutional for children attending public schools. This help demolish the term "separate but equal" during the civil rights movement, as it was never equal. Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP led this case to a victory, to campaign that school systems for Black and White children were violating the 14th Amendment's "Equal Protection Clause." -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
Congress enacted the Education for All Handicapped Children Act that required all schools which accepted federal funds to provide equal access to education and one free meal a day for students with physical/mental disabilities. Evaluations would be required for students with disabilities and parents had input on an educational plan for them. The goal was to be as similar to the educational experience of those students without disabilities.
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National Center for Learning Disabilities
Carrie and Pete Rozelle founded the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD). NCLD took things a step further and intended on raising public awareness and grants in order to support further research and innovation on disabilities. To this day, they lead the field in innovation, research and innovation throughout the country. -
Learning Disabilities Foundation of America
Learning Disabilities Foundation of America (LFDA) is a public charity that provides funds for research and education, as well as the promotion of public awareness of learning disabilities for adult and children. They work towards finding treatments, understanding causes and methods on prevention of learning disabilities. Along with this, they provide knowledge to the public on the needs of those with learning disabilities. -
Handicapped Children's Protection Act
The Handicapped Children's Protection Act is an amendment to the Education of the Handicapped Act. This Act, signed by Ronald Regan, authorizes that parents with children that have disabilities, are awarded reasonable attorney fees and costs should they be a part of a civil suit. This also gave their parents more say in their individualized education plans (IEP). -
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed by George W. Bush. It was a civil rights law which prohibits discrimination against individuals that have disabilities in all areas of public life. This includes jobs, schools and transportation. -
Individuals with Disabilities Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Act was also signed by George W. Bush. This Act makes free appropriate public education available to children with disabilities throughout the United States. The law includes 6 pillars: FAPE, LRP, IEP, evaluation, parent/student participation, and procedural safeguards. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act was another Act signed by George W. Bush. Under this Act, students are expected to meet state standards in reading and math. This is meant to provide all children with fair and equal opportunity to obtain a high-quality education in order to close achievement gaps.
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Assistive Technology Act
The Assistive Technology Act allows for there to be funding of grants to states for Assistive Technology (AT). It maximizes the ability for those with disabilities, their families and advocates to have better, increased access to obtaining AT. It also requires that a certain portion of the grant be used for AT devices, programs to teach them and many other things related to AT devices. Only 10% of the grant may be used for indirect costs.
