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First School for Deaf
Connecticut was home to the first permanent school for the deaf. This school was founded by Mason Fitch Cogswell and Sylvester Gilbert. They were successful businessmen who had children that were deaf and wanted them to have an education.
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Public Day School for Deaf
Horace Mann School for the Deaf is the oldest known free public day school. Originally, it was located in Pemberton square of Boston but then relocated to Back Bay, Boston. This school has expanded the horizons for many. 4 -
Special Education Classes
Rhode Island provided classes for students that were mentally retarded. Here in these classes, students were accommodated to learn in a normal environment. In the classroom, there was social interaction with students that were relatable. 4 -
The Arc of the United States
This non-profit organization has helped those with disabilities in more than one way. The Arc has helped spread necessary information about disabilities and provide a safe space. They have also advocated in legislation. -
ESEA
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act helped many families that were low-income. Under this act, children had additional support in the public education system. This included having free or reduced lunch. -
Special Olympics
Video Link: https://youtu.be/Vc17w3WVWPA
The Special Olympics is an event that allows people with intellectual disabilities to show their athletic personalities. They can train and still feel the joy of being treated fairly. Both children and adults can participate. -
(PARC) v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
PARC is an organization known as the Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Citizens. They sued the state for not including those with mental retardation in the school system. In the end, the ruling was that the state was not allowed to deny them access to free public education and training. -
Honig v. Doe
This court case extended from the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) and its stay-put clause. The ruling was that schools weren't allowed to expel students because of behaviors related to their disabilities. The school would have to wait upon review. -
IDEA
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act replaced Education for All Handicapped Children Act. In this act, disabilities were more clear in terms of names. The act extended treatments that were related to disabilities and transition programs. -
The Administration on Disabilities
The Administration on Disabilities is a government program that helps at different levels for individuals to live a life of freedom. Within this program, they can live where they please and in their community. It was founded by Kathleen Sebelius.