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Civil Rights Act
This act granted citizenship and rights enjoyed by white citizens to all male persons in the United States "without distinction of race or color, or previous condition of slavery or involuntary servitude."
https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/civil-rights-act/
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Plessy Vs. Ferguson
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of segregation under the “separate but equal” doctrine.The Court ruled that rights between whites and blacks did not conflict with the 13th and 14th Amendments. http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/plessy-v-ferguson
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Invention of Hearing Aid
Miller Hutcison developed the first hearing aids to assist individuals with low hearing. Hearing aid size was decreased in 1950s with improved technology.
https://www.beltone.com/hearing-aid-guides/hearing-aid-history.aspx
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Brown v. Board of Eduction
Supreme Court upheld that segregation of children in public schools violated the 14th Amendment.
http://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/educational-activities/history-brown-v-board-education-re-enactment
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ESEA
The act funds education and gives equal access to education, sets high standards and accountability. Tried to close achievement gaps and provided money for targeted interventions.
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Tablet computers
Xerox develops first tablet computer. Improved and brought to public by Apple. Can be used to magnify print, text to talk, voice output and other functions.
http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/10-memorable-milestones-in-tablet-history-924916
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Mills v. Board of Education
DC students with disabilities had been excluded from their public school and denied educational services. Court ruled their rights had been violated according to the 14th Amendment.
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Rehabilitation Act
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in federal programs or organizations that receive federal funds. Also requires accessibility to services and buildings. Provides students get educational services they need according to their disabilities.
https://www.disability.gov/rehabilitation-act-1973/
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Public Law 94-142
Students with disabilities are required to have a free appropriate public education. Sets special education and related services
to meet the needs children with disabilities.
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Technology and Braille readers
VersaBraille was created that allowed for moveable Braille characters on a display
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Cochlear Implant
1982 - First surgically attached Cochlear Implant allows a deaf patient to hear. Today it can be attached to children just a few months old
http://www.cochlear.com/wps/wcm/connect/au/about/cochlear-30-anniversary
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American with Disabilities Act
The ADA prohibits discrimination and requires people with disabilities to have the same opportunities in life.
https://www.ada.gov/ada_intro.htm
