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Segregation
Pre1960, students with disabilities are segregated from general education -
Brown vs Board of Education Topeka
"Separate is not equal"
Landmark US Supreme court case that ended segregation in US schools. This allowed parents of students with disabilities to advocate for their student's education. -
Students w/ Mild Disabilities included in Gen. Education
Students with disabilities were considered "visitors" in the classroom. -
Section 504
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act:
A civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.
It protects those who have disabilities but do not qualify for services under IDEA. -
Regular Education Initiative (REI)
Education movement in the 80ies that advocated for merging general and special education. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
Civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on disability. This law protects students after they graduate. -
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
Legislature that mandates that all students are held to high standards.
Students with disabilities must now pass state standards. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA)
A US law that amends previous laws to demand equity, accountability and excellence in education for children with disabilities.
This law ensures students with disabilities have access to free, quality education specialized to their needs.
