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American school for the deaf established
The first school that was dedicate to the deaf which gives opportunity for advanced programs. This school is located in Hartford, Connecticut. -
Braille Code
Braille was created by Louis Braille for the blind which creates letters and numbers to help the blind read. -
Plessy vs. Ferguson
‘Separate but equal’ was established in all public schools which included disabled children. -
Seeing Eye Dogs
Introduction of the first seeing eye dog for the blind. -
Department of Special Education
Provides help financially to all children with disability while also leading them in a better place with educational programs. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
Decision that segregation was unconstitutional and not fair for all students trying to gain an education. -
Section 504
Establishes that disability should not be discriminated on. -
Education for all Handicapped Children Act
Protects the rights for children of all ages with disabilities and the families while providing for their needs. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
Law established from civil rights that prohibits discrimination based on disability -
No Child Left Behind
States are required to create assistance for students with disabilities and low income
