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American School For The Deaf Founded
Gallaudet University -
American Association On Mental Retardation
American non-profit professional organization concerned with intellectual disability and related developmental disabilities. -
The Federal Act to Promote the Education of the Blind
Means for providing adapted educational materials to eligible students who meet the definition of blindness. -
First Special Education Class
For "at risk" children. -
Council For Exceptional Children Formed
Elizabeth E. Farrell was the Founder and first President. -
The Department Of Special Education Established
Current mission is to improve results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts. -
Brown VS Board of Education
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Training Of Professional Personnel Act Of 1959
Helped train program administrators and teachers of children with mental retardation. -
Learning Disabilities Association Of America Created
Nonprofit organization whose thousands of members include individuals with learning disabilities, their families and the professionals who work with them. -
Elementary And Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
Passed as a part of United States President Lyndon B. Johnson's "War on Poverty". -
Education For All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA)
The act was an amendment to Part B of the Education of the Handicapped Act enacted in 1966. -
Special Education Programs Become Mandatory
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Americans With Disabilities Act
Prohibits discrimination based on disability. -
No Child Left Behind Act
Required to test students in reading and math in grades 3–8 and once in high school. -
Rosa's Law
Removes the terms "mental retardation" and "mentally retarded" from federal health, education and labor policy.
