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First School of Special Education
In Hartford, Ct., the American Asylum for Education and Instruction of Dead and Dumb served seven students its first year. At that time, dumb represented the inability to speak. -
Introduction
During the early years of public education, American schools only educated one out of five students with disabilities! Over 1 million students were denied access to public schools. Some states banned children with certain types of disabilities (such as blind, deaf, and mentally retarded children). -
The Teachers of the Deaf Act
The Teachers of the Deaf Act of 1961 provided training for teachers who work with deaf or hard-of-hearing students. The Federal government began allocating funding to develop methods of working with disabled children in 1961. Teachers receiving these funds were able to reach students who learned differently. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act
In 1965, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act was established. The State Schools Act gave states funding to educate children with disabilities. I am grateful the US agrees that every child should have access to a quality education. -
Handicapped Children's Early Education Assistance Act
Several landmark court decisions established the responsibility of states to educate children with disabilities with the Handicapped Children's Early Education Assistance Act of 1968. https://youtu.be/KrUNBfyjlBk -
The Free Appropriate Public Education
FAPE is a special education provided at public expense under public supervision and direction. FAPE cannot be changed and must comply with the regulations of the state and federal governments. -
The Rehabilitation Act
In order to guarantee the civil rights of the disabled, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires all federally funded institutions, and all programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance to accommodate the disabled. This affects all people, these include children as well as adults. The following are some benefits: Access to buildings and structures, and better societal integration. https://www.globaldisabilityrightsnow.org/law/usa/section-504-us-rehabilitation-act-1973 -
Foundation for Children with Learning Disabilities
The organization began as a result of the leadership, public awareness, and funding provided by Pete and Carrie Rozell. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
A 2004 law changed procedures for identifying learning disabilities. The act required that special education teachers meet high qualifications standards. The Disabilities Education Act required students with disabilities to take state or district tests or to demonstrate alternate assessments each year. -
No Child Left Behind Act
In 2012, the No Child Left Behind Act aimed to achieve 100 percent proficiency in reading and mathematics for all schoolchildren, including those with disabilities. This act, although it had good intentions, failed many students.