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Institution
Connecticut Asylum for the education and instruction of Deaf and Dumb persons was opened. -
Perkins Institution
Perkins Institution for the Blind was opened. -
Deaf Mute College
National Deaf Mute College is established. It was renamed Gallaudet University. -
Segregated Classes
Segregated classes in public schools were deamed as an alternative in instructing students with disabilities. -
Council
The Council for Exceptional Children was founded. -
Brown v. Board of Education
This case changed the way "black" students went to school. They were slowly integrated in the school system with the "white" students. This was a victory for the civil rights movement. -
Section 504-Rehabilitation Act
This national law protects qualified individuals from
discrimination in school or a work place based on their disability. -
Education for All Handicapped Children
This law requires states to provide free education and necessary services to studdnets with disabilities. -
IDEA
Americans with Disabilities Act was remaned Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. -
NCLB
No Child Left Behind Act increases accountability for outcomes for ALL students. It also requires that they are taught by qualified teachers.
