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International List of Causes of Death (ICD)
Link text The first international classification edition of International List of Causes of Death (ICD) was published by the World Health Organization (WHO). The (ICD) has been updated multiple times. It defines the universe of diseases, disorders, injuries and other related health conditions, listed in a comprehensive, hierarchical order. -
Plessy vs. Ferguson
Link text The Supreme court case Plessy vs. Ferguson established separate but equal. Plessy was a kicked out a white train car for the color of his skin. Ferguson a local judge ordered that e be imprisoned. Plessy appealed that decision and argued his 14th amendment rights. Ferguson won this case and separate but equal was upheld. -
School of the Deaf and Blind Begins Enrollment (New York City)
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From an enrollment of forty-eight pupils in 1908 with ten classes it now has nearly two hundred pupils and nineteen classes, including shop-work, cooking, painting, drawing, and sewing. The first class to be graduated will be that of 1911. -
National Association for Retarded Children (NARC)
Link text The National Association for Retarded Children(NARC) was started by a group of like minded parents."There were virtually no programs and activities to assist in the development and care of people with I/DD or to support families". National Association for Retarded Children (NARC) which has undergone several name changes aims to address the gaps in programing and lack of understanding around Intellectual Disorders and Developmental Disabilities. -
First Edition of American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is published
Link text The first edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is published. This was the first official manual of mental disorders to focus on clinical use. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
Link text George E.C. Hayes, Thurgood Marshall, and James M. Nabrit, U.S. Supreme Court Washington on May 17, 1954 Brown vs. Board of Education was the landmark Supreme Court Cases which established that school segregation was unconstitutional. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
Link text The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) replaced No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) intended to support public schools in providing a quality education for all students. There is a focus on disadvantaged groups like students in poverty, with special needs, students of color and students with limited English language skills. -
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (PARC) v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Link text Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania over-turned a Pennsylvania law that allowed schools to discriminate against students with disabilities by denying them a public education.This case further outlined the responsibility of all states to provide public education to students with disabilities. -
Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia
Link text Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia came shortly after Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia . This case fought for students with disabilities that had been denied placement in the public school system. The Board of Education of the District of Columbia claimed they did not posses the funds to support the needs of such students therefore denying them a right to a free public education. -
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 including section 504 allows educators to provide services to students that removes barriers created by their disability. These supports are outlined in 504 Plans which allow students with unique lear ing difficulties to receive support. -
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA)
Link text The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) required all public schools that accepted federal funds to provide equal access to education for children with physical and mental disabilities. Public schools were required to evaluate children with disabilities and create an educational plan which included parent input. The plan would use the least restrictive environment to provide a rigorous education. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) protects students with disabilities and provides access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) and special education evaluation and services at no cost to the family. -
National Institute for Health (NIH)
Link text The National Institute for Health (NIH) has roots dating back to 1887. President Truman officially forms the National Institute for Health (NIH). This government funded research agency helps to provide research and support around disabilities and disease. -
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities. -
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) was in effect until 2015 when it was replaced by Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) which was replaced by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015. Previously no child left behind aimed to support students through federal grants to disadvantaged groups of students. -
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Link text The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was passed to improve the quality of elementary and secondary education. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) offered federal grants to schools with low-income students for books, special education programs, and scholarships. -
Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District
Link text Endrew F. was a child with autism who had made no progress on his Individualized Education Program (IEP) in a NYC public School. This decision established that an IEP should aim for grade-level advancement while providing a student with the necessary accommodations.