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Braile
Louis Braille, blind at three, invented the system. -
Elizabeth Farrel
First president of Council for Exceptional Children. Began diagnostic clinic to test schoolchildren for underlying reasons for poor academic achievement. -
Helen Keller AFB
She worked for American Foundation for the Blind. -
Study of Dyslexia
My older sister has dyslexia and could not read or take bubble tests. Took a long time to diagnose. -
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) association
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National Association for gifted
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Association for Children with Learning Disabilities
Forerunner to Learning Disabilities Association of America to be organized -
504 plans
Because of 504 plans it allowed my daughter to have one for her auditory processing disorder. My son was able to have a medical 504 for lump in his neck. -
FAPE
Free Appropriate Public Education is guaranteed by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and IDEA -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
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Twin Speech
Developed our language at one. Our language was guttural and because of that we have an accent. -
The Rowley Decision
Education for All Handicapped Children Act -
The American with Disabilities Act
People with disabilities cannot be discriminated in areas of public life. -
Aunt was wheelchair bound
My Aunt Marsha who was like a second mom to my sisters and I, suffered a major stroke in 1990. The life changing event made me and my family realize quickly how many buildings were not wheel chair accessible. Also learned stores never had enough handicap parking spaces. One time we had to wait twenty or even longer for spots to open. -
No Child Left Behind
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New York University
Graduated from NYU with my Masters in Dance. A huge accomplish! -
Scarlett portrayed Helen Keller
My daughter was in third grade and she got to portray a historical figure. She related a great deal to Helen Keller because she has an auditory processing disorder. It was difficult for her to hear the teacher give instruction in the classroom. Especially if there was too much background noise in the classroom. School was difficult but she has learned to adapt. -
Every Student Succeeds Act-President Obama
Allow students by law to achieve high academic standards to prepare all students for college or careers. -
My son was hospitalized
My son has a rare condition called Lymphatic Venous Malformation. When he was in sixth grade he got really sick with a double ear infection and strep throat. Unfortunately, this caused the Lymphatic Venous Malformation to grow and ended us up in the hospital at Benioff UCSF. Being in the hospital made us realize to never take things for granted. -
Free Meals
California will invest $650 million in ongoing funds. Permanently continue to offer two free meals per day to all public schools, regardless of income.