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Gallaudet
First American residential school for students who were deaf -
Howe
First residential school for students who were blind -
Seguin
established the first private school in Paris dedicated to the education of individuals with intellectual disabilities. He and Itard came up with systematic educative procedures for the hardest to teach children. -
The term Special Education is introduced
by Alexander Graham Bell -
College-level training for teachers of students with intellectual disabilities begin.
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Council for Exceptional Children founded by Ferrell and other teachers
Development of special education as a profession -
Leo Kanner
identifies the characteristics of children with autism. -
Organization of Parent Groups
to provide support, information, and structure for obtaining resources. -
Special Olympics was created
among other organizations during the 20th century, provided advocacy for caring and fair treatment of individuals with disabilities. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act, PL 94-142
The original Act and its amendments ensure that all children and youths with disabilities have the right to a free, appropriate, public education. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The original Act and its amendments ensure that all children and youths with disabilities have the right to a free, appropriate, public education. -
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ensures the right to nondiscriminatory treatment in other aspects of life; a civil rights law -
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
"Standards-based" reform,- all students test scores count (accountability) -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
The original Act and its amendments ensure that all children and youths with disabilities have the right to a free, appropriate, public education.
