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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
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
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
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
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
In 1973, The Vocational Rehabilitation Act was created to prohibit discrimination based on disability in any program or federal funds. -
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)
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
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.