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American School of Deaf
The American School for the Deaf was founded on April 15, 1817, and is the oldest permanent school for deaf students in the United States. The American School for the Deaf or ASD is in Hartford, Connecticut, and was founded by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, Mason Cogswell, and Laurent Clerc. This school plays an important role in American Deaf history and holds a museum containing many rare and old items. -
Perkins School for the Blind
Perkins School for the Blind was founded on April 8th, 1829. Perkins School of the Blind was the first school for the blind in the United States. The school was founded by Dr. John Dix Fisher and Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe. The founders worked to create an educational opportunity for all students who are blind. -
Council for Exceptional Children
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The Council for Exceptional Children was organized by a group of educators who were attending Columbia University. The founder was Elizabeth 3. Farrell was the founder was the first president of CEC. The Council for Exceptional Children or CEC is one of the largest professional international organizations which dedicates it’s time to improving the success of youth with disabilities. This also includes children who have special gifts and talents. -
World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
The World Federation of the Deaf is a non-governmental organization and international nonprofit that assists over 133 countries around the world! The World Federation of the Deaf works to ensure equal rights for 70 million people. The WFD works to help people gain recognition and respect for the sign languages and cultures they have established. THE WFD as helps people achieve the rights of a person including accessibility and equal opportunities. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education was a court case that was a milestone in American History. The brown family well as other local families filed a lawsuit against the Topeka board of education. The brown family argued that segregation was unconstitutional. On May 17, 1954, the US. Supreme Court delivered a unanimous ruling that stated segregation of public schools was a violation of the 14th Amendment and was unconstitutional.
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Learning Disabilities Association of America
On April 6th, 1963, a conference stated the cornerstones of which the field of Disabilities’ is based. During that conference, a consensus was reached on what to name the category. The term “Learning Disabilities” was selected, and this conference helped start a national movement. The Learning Disabilities Association of America or LDA National Offices was created in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1973. Staff supports the nationwide work of many key volunteers. -
Mills v. Board of Education
Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia stated that students with disabilities are entitled to an education and an education cannot be denied based on the additional cost to a school. This court case was brought by seven students who were denied a public education. The US District Court Judge presided over the case and ruled in favor of the students. Mill was one of the first cases that gave students with disabilities the right to a public education. -
Individualized Education Program (Under Education for All Handicapped Children Act)
An Individualized Education Program was first introduced with the Education for all Handicapped Children Act. The Individualized Education Program or IEP is a document that is created to meet a child's unique educational needs. It guarantees that the child will receive the support and services agreed upon staff and a child's parent. Students can be involved especially during high school.
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Education for All Handicapped Children Act
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act was created in 1975 to support people in meeting their needs and protecting the rights of youth, children, and toddlers. The goal was to improve the overall livelihood of children in the education system. The name of the landmark law was changed to the now well-known Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Since Passing EHA in 1975, there have been many developments and improvements to special education students. -
FERPA-The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or FERPA was officially signed on June 17, 1976. This act protects the privacy of a student's educational records no matter what situation the child attends. Students in public, private, elementary, secondary, or post-secondary schools all have the right to maintain their privacy. This act also allows parents and students to review and confirm the accuracy of their education records. This act is also known as the Buckley Amendment. -
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
LRE is a principle that guides a child's educational program. A least restrictive environment or LRE ensures that students who are in special education should be in the same classroom as other kids as frequently as possible. The 1980s and 1990s saw a push to expand opportunities and rights for education for children with disabilities. The LRE is a guiding principle of the IDEA Individuals with Education ACT.
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Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA was signed at the White House on July 26, 1990. The Americans with Disabilities Act protects people with any form of disability from discrimination. Physical or Mental disabilities are not allowed to diminish a person's right to participate in society. This act protects Americans with disabilities in areas like employment, transportation, accommodations in the public, access to state and local government programs and services, and communications. -
IDEA- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Changes to IDEA
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was Changed to IDEA in 1990. They made this change to place more of a focus on the individual students as opposed to the condition a student might have. IDEA is a law that makes free public education available to all eligible students with disabilities throughout the nation to ensure special education and related services are provided to those students. -
National Association of Special Education Teachers
The founder of The National Association of Special Education Teachers was founded by T Dr. Roger Pietrangelo and Dr. George Giuliani in 2004. The National Association of Special Education Teachers or NASET is the only organization that is dedicated to helping meet the needs of special education teachers and assisting in preparing incoming special education teachers for the field of special education teaching. The NASET helps provide teachers with a national forum to post their ideas.