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The American School for the Deaf was founded in 1817. It was the first school that would be deemed permanent for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. It was first known as the Conneticut Asylum for the Education and Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons. ASD -
Perkins School for the Blind was the first school made to provide education for blind, visually impaired, and deafblind people. It was founded in 1829 with commitment to provide equal opportunities for blind people. Students such as Anne Sullivan and Helen Keller studied at Perkins. Perkins -
In 1840, Rhode Island would pass a law regarding education for children. This law dictated mandatory education for ALL children. This would have children receive education and the government has to provide it. -
President Abraham Lincoln authorized the Columbia Institution for the Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb and Blind in 1857. In 1864, Congress allowed this institution to give college degrees which Lincoln signed into law. Today, the institution is known as Gallaudet University. -
A case that would create an issue within education. This case ended in the decision that racial segregation was okay as long as they were separate but equal. However, soon there would be problems with assuming separate but equal is the solution. Video -
The Council for Exceptional Children was created by educators attending the summer session at Columbia University in 1922. It began with 12 members and had the mission to provide high quality education for children with disabilities. This would include supporting educators who teach children with disabilities. CEC -
The Supreme Court ruled that separate but equal was unconstitutional. This ended the segregation in schools throughout the United States. This ruling would later be the foundation for a future act concerning children with disabilities. Video -
The Board of Education of District of Columbia was a case in which 7 students with disabilities were denied education from their school. Parents decided to file a law suit against the Board of Education for denying education. As a result, the ruling was that free public education or a suitable alternative must be provided to all students regardless or need or cost. -
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act required public schools to provide equal education and one free meal a day for children with disabilities through federal funds. This act would be changed to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requiring schools to give specialized educational services to children with disabilities. Children with disabilities were undergoing the mainstream model at this point, where they would be placed with normal students depending on their disability.
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A major act regarding civil rights for people with disabilities. This act disallowed any discrimination against and promised the same rights as everyone else to people with disabilities. This would apply to both work and school environments. ADA -
A case in which Rachel, a girl with a disability was only offered placement in a special education classroom despite parents requesting for her to be placed in a general education classroom. The parents filed for due process and it ended in the parents' favor. This introduced factors to be considered when determining if a child with a disability should be placed in a general education classroom. Case Info