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Willowbrook State School
Willowbrook State School was a state supported institution for children with intellectual disabilities located in Staten Island in New York. The school was designed for 4,000, but by 1965 they were housing over 6,000 individuals. It was the biggest institution for the intellectually challenged in the United States. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Due to this case, the idea of "public education" became a reality for all people regardless od race, gender, or disability. Link: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/supremecourt/rights/landmark_brown.html -
The Maternal and Child Health and Mental Retardation Planning Act
This act granted $265 million in federal aid over five years to support programs that were devoted to individuals who were intellectually challenged. It also aided the Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Construction Act, which granted $330 million over five years to any institution that served disabled citizens. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act Amendements of 1965
(P.L. 89-313) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act Amendments of 1965 authorized grants to state institutions and state operated schools who were devoted to the education of those individuals with disabilities. This was the first federal grant program specifically directed for children with disabilities. -
Library Services and Construction Act Amendments of 1966
(P.L. 89-511) The amendment to the already existing Library Services and Construction Act authorized assistance for students with physical or mental disabilities who were in schools supported by the state. Part B of Title IV of the act made federal funds available to state agencies for library services for those individuals who were unable to read or use conventional printed materials due to physical limitations. -
The Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Amendment of 1970
(P.L. 91-517) This amendment broadened the responsibilities for a state planning and advisory council to plan and implement a comprehensive program of services for persons with developmental disabilities. The legislation also authorized grants to support training in institutions of higher education of personnel providing serviced to persons with developmental disabilities. -
Mills vs. District of Columbia Board of Education
This case against the District of Columbia states that students with disabilities must be given a public education and that financial limits were not a factor in providing education to these students. This case stated that educational services must be made on the basis of the child's need and not on the fiscal capabilities of a school to provide services. -
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1973
This act allows parents to have access to all information collected or used by a school in regards to their child. It also protects a students information from being released to other individuals including friends, staff members and or acquaintances. Link: https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=39fZgjDGHeM -
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
(P.L. 93-112) The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 states that any person recieving deferal financial assistance must not discriminate in offering services to persons with disabilities. Many individuals were not aware that this law also applied to public schools. Link: http://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm -
The Community Service Act
(P.L. 93-644) This act presented that 10% of children that were enrolled in the Head Start Program are required to have a disability. The Head Start Program provides comprehensive education, health and parent involvement services to those low income families.
