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First School for the Blind
Paris, France by Valentine Hauy -
First American Education Program Established
The American Asylum for the Education and Instruction of the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut -
First state school for the deaf
Kentucky -
P.L. 19-8
First federal legislation provide land for facilities for those with disabilities, specifically blind. -
Louis Braille publishes dot code
Explanation of dat code inspired by Barbie -
The New England Asylum for Blind
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The Gospel of St. Mark printed
In Philadelphia the first book in raised print in the United States -
State-supported school
Training general education teachers -
Joel W. Smith develops American raised-point system
Foundation for American braille -
Congressional Act of 1879
Promote the education of the blind and authorized funds for the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) -
P.L. 45-186 Congressional Act of 1879
Funding for printing house for the blind -
Thomas H. Gallaudet begins the first teacher training program
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The Blind and Deaf Children Act in England
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The American Blind People's Higher Education and General Improvement Association
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New York State makes education compulsory for students who are blind.
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The Smith-Fess Act (Public Law 66-236) established the National Civilian Vocational Rehabilitation Program
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The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) was created
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The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is founded
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The Seeing Eye
First guide dog in the United States was incorporated -
The Pratt-Smoot Act
provided funding for literature for adults who are blind -
Pine Brook Report (from AFB)
Different educational options for those with disabilities requires teacher preparation. -
Boston College starts first O&M instructors
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P.L. 88-164
Extends funding for preparation of personnel -
P.L. 88-164
Supports Universities creating departments for teachers of exceptional learners -
P.L. 89-313
Provide support for education of children with disabilities in state-operated schools -
P.L. 90-538 Handicapped Children's Early Education Assistance Act
Preschool and early education -
Federally funded deaf-blind programs are established
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P.L. 91-61
National Center on Education Media and Materials for the Handicapped -
Head Start programs are mandated to take children with disabilities.
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P.L. 94-142 Education for All Handicapped Children Act
FAPE with related services and IEPs -
P.L. 94-553
Register of Copyrights provides that owners may voluntarily grant license to reproduce in braille or tactile -
Microcomputers used to aid visual impairments.
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P.L. 105-17
Children with visual impairments receive instruction in braille and adds orientation and mobility -
Congress signs law textbooks must have electronic version