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First American School of the Deaf
It was founded April 15, 1817, in West Hartford, Connecticut, by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, Dr. Mason Cogswell, and Laurent Clerc. It has become the first permanent school for the deaf in the United States, which gives services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. [https://www.asd-1817.org/] -
The National Education Association
Was founded in 1857 by educators who saw and fought for the importance of public education. This association gets donations, grants, and fundraisings. This association supports public education for all students with disabilities.[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL9QEqteFdw ] -
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
A non-profit professional organization that concerns with intellectual disability and related developmental disabilities. This organization supports and fights for the equality and human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and as well their full inclusion in society. -
Council for Exceptional Children
The International Council for the Education of Exceptional Children was founded by a group of administrators and supervisors, which the Council first began with 12 members. This council helps meet the needs of those with disabilities. -
The ARC
This association helps expose the link between lead poisoning and harmful effects in infants and children, as well this association is a leader of national disability groups with fighting for the education and well-being for disabilities. -
Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments
This Amendment has two laws. One is to give all children an appropriate education with disabilities. The other law is for the parents to have all rights to their child's personal file. -
Education For All Handicapped Children Act
The Act was made by the United States Congress. This act requires all public schools that accept federal funds to provide the same education for children with any disabilities. Which now schools are required to evaluate children with disabilities and create an educational plan for their best interest. -
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
This law gives free public education to eligible children with disabilities. This includes ensuring special education and services to those children. -
No Child Left Behind Act
Under this act it states that you are required to test students in reading and math in grades 3–8 and once in high school. This act
provides all children with a fair and equal opportunity to get a high-quality education. -
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
It is re-signed by the president in office. Which this campaign promises funding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
