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School of Vocal Physiology
Founded by Alexander Graham Bell to help children who suffered from deafness, stuttering, and/or problems with articulation -
Formation of the American Speech and Hearing Association
A turning point in the field of speech-language pathology -
Public Law 88-164
Allocated more sufficient funding to training people to work with children with exceptionalities and for research in this area -
Handicapped Children’s Early Education Assistance Act
Provided for the development of numerous programs for preschool-aged handicapped children -
PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Ruled that it is unconstitutional to deny children with disabilities admission to a public school; Extended ruling of Brown v. Board of Education to students with special needs -
Mills v. Board of Education
Ruled that public schools cannot deny a child admission to a public school despite insufficient funds -
The Marland Report
Report to US Congress that issued a more inclusive definition of giftedness in children -
PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Ruled that it is unconstitutional to deny children with disabilities admission to a public school; Extended ruling of Brown v. Board of Education to students with special needs -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
Put in place to ensure that children with exceptionalities would have access to free appropriate public education to meet their needs -
Board of Education v. Rowley
Defined the term “free appropriate public education” to mean that the child is receiving services that “permit the [him or her] to benefit educationally from that instruction” -
Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments
Amended Public Law 94-142 by specifying that this law applies to younger children - specifically, children and their families from birth on -
Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments
Amended Public Law 94-142 by specifying that this law applies to younger children - specifically, children and their families from birth on -
Honig v. Doe
Ruled that a public school cannot expel a student with special needs for actions or conduct that stem from their disability -
Timothy W. v. Rochester, New Hampshire, School District
Ruled that despite the severity of the student’s disability, a child cannot be denied a free appropriate public education -
Americans with Disabilities Act
Extends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include persons with disabilities -
National Excellence
US Department of Education issued a national report on the neglect of gifted children and makes recommendations for research in this field -
Colorado Deaf Child’s Bill of Rights
A Colorado law that makes education more accessible to children who are deaf or hard of hearing -
No Child Life Behind Act
Put in place to increase the federal government’s role in holding schools accountable for all students’ academic progress -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Entitles all children with disabilities to an IEP and set requirements for quality of special education specialists -
Combating Autism Act of 2006
Increased public awareness about autism spectrum disorder and provided increased federal support for research and treatment of autism -
Winkleman v. Parma City School District
Ruled that a parent of a disabled child is permitted to argue on behalf of his or her child in federal court