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Brown V. Board of Education
This was a topic covered in history for a long period of time. This made an big impact in the racial era for children and schooling. During the Brown v Board debate the supreme court established that racial segregation was a violation of the 14th amendment. From this moment forward schools began having children of both races under the same roof. [https://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/educational-activities/history-brown-v-board-education-re-enactment] -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
In 1965 President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the elementary and secondary education act to provide primary education and expand access to groups with children of disabilities. This gave children with disabilities the chance to attend schools like the rest of the children. This began allowing children with disabilities to have equality with the rest of their peers. Link text -
Special Olympics
The special olympics is an organization created in 1968. Everything began in the 1960's when Eunice Shriver noticed that people with disabilities would not get the same treatment and would get treated very unfairly. Now over 172 countries and millions of athletes with disabilities are engaged in this organization, giving people the opportunity to follow their athletic dreams. [https://www.specialolympics.org] -
Education for all Handicapped Children Act
This act was done by the United States congress. All public schools receiving federal funds are required to provide equal access to education as well as give a meal to students with mental or physical disabilities. [https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/94/s6/summary] -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Idea is a law passed to make appropriate education for students with disabilities throughout the nation. This ensures special education as well as service to eligible children. Idea is in charge of having early interventions and special education depending on the state and their public agencies.
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Education for All
This movement was founded by the UNESCO organization. It was done to allow children with special disabilities meet their learning needs, the purpose of this organization is to reach the international area as well and make sure everyone obtains the needed education. [https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/education/brief/education-for-all] -
Parent to Parent USA
This is an organization that was introduced by senator Trent Lott as a support group for recognizing, uplifting and supporting the parents with children of disabilities. Parents go through a lot with children with disabilities and at times do not have the patience to endure the situations they encounter. This group allows parents to speak about their issues while helping each other mentally. [http://www.p2pusa.org] -
American Association of People with Disabilities
This organization was found by Mark Perriello, its a non profit organization that allows people with disabilities to have their legal rights. People with disabilities at times get looked over because of their special needs, this organization was founded to promote equal opportunities, economic living as well as political participation. [https://www.aapd.com] -
The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project
This organization was made by parents Robert and Kristen Malfara as a support group to help families with raising children of disabilities and foster care. This organization helps parents with large libraries to read and research information as well as assist families with expenses like traveling for medical help and gifting medical supplies. video
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No Child Left Behind Act
George W. Bush passed this act, the purpose of this act is to have schools be held accountable for their students progress. The Students progress is measured by standardized test practiced throughout the school year. The federal government wants to guarantee the quality of education for all students in the U.S. [https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/no-child-left-behind-overview-definition-summary.html]
