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Abraham Lincoln Signs Charter
Columbia Institution for the Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb and Blind through the signing of a charter by Abraham Lincoln gained authority to award college degrees. Retrieve from http://www.gallauddet.edu/news/mr_gu_lincoln_april2010.html Photo Retrieved from https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/Abraham_Lincoln_O-77_matte_collodion_print.jpg -
National Deaf-Mute College
After the signing of the charter, the institution became the Columbia Institution for the Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb and Blind with the collegiate division becoming the National Deaf Mute College. Retrieved from www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences-and-law/education/colleges-us/gallaudet-univerity. Photo Retrieved from https://www.gallaudet.educ/Images/Main/History-Traditions/diploma-george-grant-1876.jpg -
Gallaudet College
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Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1918
The Smith-Sears Veterans Rehabilitation Act expanded the role of the Federal Board of Vocational Education to provide services for vocational rehabilitation of veterans disabled during World War I; also referred to as the Soldier's Rehabilitation Act. Retrieved from http://rds.colostate.edu/history-of-legislation. Photo Retrieved from https://scvrd.net/history/ -
G. I. Bill
President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the GI bill to provide financial aid to veterans returning from World War II. Upon signing the legislation, Roosevelt voiced his belief that ensuring veterans’ employability was critical to a sound postwar economy. Retrieved from http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fdr-signs-gi-bill. Photo retrieved from http://skilldistillery.com/veterans/ -
Disabled Veterans Appear on Campus
With the help of the GI Bill, veterans were now able to attend college. Photo retrieved from http://woundedvetcenter.ahs.illinois.edu/whyillinois.aspx -
The Introduction of Learning Disabilities
Dr. Samuel Kirk used the term “learning disabilities” to
describe “a group of children who have disorders
in development in language, speech, reading, and associated communication skills needed for social interaction. Retrieved from http://www.naset.org/fileadmin/user_upload/LD_Report/LD_Report_1_Intro_to_LD.doc.pdf. Photo retrieved from https://education.illinois.edu/news-events/news/article/2014/11/24/led-by-samuel-kirk-illinois-shaped-field-of-special-education -
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
President Richard Nixon signed the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that included Section 504, providing protection from discrimination based on disability when an employer or organization receives federal funding. [Photo] Retrieved from https://danielskatz.net/2015/11/23/who-was-the-last-education-president/ -
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
President George H. W. Bush signs the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. It is the nation's first comprehensive civil rights law addressing the needs of people with disabilities, prohibiting discrimination in employment, public services, public accommodations, and telecommunications. Retrieved from https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/history/35th/1990s/ada.html. Photo retrieved from https://www.mwcil.org/ilhist/chronological -
Americans with Disabilities on Higher Education
In regards to academics, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on Higher Education 1990, postsecondary institutions must make such adjustments to ensure that the academic program is accessible to the greatest extent possible by all students with disabilities. Retrieved from https://ferris.edu/HTMLS/colleges/university/disability/federal-guidelines/impact-of-ADA.htm. Photo retrieved from http://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/E08EA3A2/Students-With-Disabilities/
