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Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this was the first school in the United States whose priority was to provide education for students who had a visual impairment. Used as an example for other schools who were going to provide specialized education.
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The goal of this organization was to help others understand people with disabilities. This also lead to improvements in special education.
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The goal was to improve the education and welfare of children who have a disability or who are gifted. Advocacy for the rights of these students and giving access to professional development opportunities were some outcomes.
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This court case proved that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. Provided legal backing for speaking out against discrimination against students with disabilities.
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Programs that received federal funding were not allowed to discrimate based on disabilites. Aimed for equal oppurtunities for indiviudals with disabilities.
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Inclusive practices, meaning that student's with disabilitleis should be educated alongside their general education peers as much as possible.
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This Act promised equal education for children with disabilities. Public schools required to provide service that gave all students equal access to education.
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Emphasizes the importance of Free and Appropriate Public Education for all. Placed value in indivual educatin plans, parental unvolvemnt, and inclusive practices.
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Access to education for students with different learning needs. Provide a variety of ways to emphasize the variability in the types of learning in a single classroom.
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This case proved that the segregation of people with disabilities violates their rights.
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Created to improve educational outcomes for all students. Provided more opportunities for school choice. School standards and holding schools accountable for the education of their students, including those with disabilities.
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Goal was to protect the rights of people with disabilities, including their rights to access education.