History of Special & Inclusive Education

  • American School of Deaf

    American School of Deaf
    This school was founded in 1817 in Hartford, Connecticut.This school was opened not only for deaf children but also allowing other disabled children to come in the Western Hemisphere. They taught K-12 and at the time only had 164 students enrolled.
  • Perkins Institution for the Blind

    Perkins Institution for the Blind
    In 1832, Perkins Institution for the Blind was founded in Boston, Massachusetts. This institution was similar to a boarding school because participants had to stay and learn at the institution.
  • Beattie V. Board of Education

    Beattie V. Board of Education
    In 1919, A Supreme Court in Wisconsin rule that students with the condition of drooling and facial contortions can be provided a supported education. Timetoast
  • Council for Exceptional Children

    Council for Exceptional Children
    In 1922, A group of administrators and supervisors created a organization called the Council for Exceptional Children to support and defend students with disabilities.
  • The Elementary & Secondary Education Act

    The Elementary & Secondary Education Act
    In 1965, The Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA) passed a bill in protecting and providing students with equal access to public education.
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Act

    Vocational Rehabilitation Act
    In 1973, The Vocational Rehabilitation Act was created to prohibit discrimination based on disability in any program or federal funds.
  • Americans with Disabilities

    Americans with Disabilities
    In 1990, The American with Disabilities Act(ADA) was establish to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities fields such as employment, transportation, public accommodations and more.
  • Indivduals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

    Indivduals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
    In 1990, This act was created to provide to students with disabilities free public education that is organized to their needs. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XMndYNEGFA)
  • No Child Left Behind Act

    No Child Left Behind Act
    In 2001, This law was place to ensure that children who are struggling can receive more attention, support, and help.
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Revision

    In 2004, IDEA was reauthorized with new requirements.