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It's a start...
In 1798 a law was passed that would have a care plan for students with disabilities. -
Putting the education in special education
In 1896 the first school for students with special needs was open in Rhode Island. -
A step backwards.
In 1930 a publication in Social Control of the Mentally Deficient pushed that people with special needs need to be confined. -
A glimpse into the future.
In the 1950s, Denmark came out with a mainstreaming process for students with special needs. -
A president helps!
In 1961 President Kennedy sign approval for the panel of retardation to be formed -
Advocacy begins to blossom
In 1962, Eunice Shriver published a journal that talked about the hope for the disabled students and speaking against the lobotomy approach.
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The beginning of Special Olympics
In 1968 the first Special Olympics was held in America in Chicago -
Federal Assistances
In 1973, the Rehabilitation Act developed as a way for families to receive financial assistance for students with special needs. -
The power of film
In 1975, the film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest highlighted the terribleness of institutionalization -
Special Education Improves
Accountable and Expectation raised previously EHA it is now called IDEA.