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First Permanent School of Education
The first school of education in the United States, the American Asylum for the Education for the Deaf and Dumb, now known as the American School for the Deaf, was established in Hartford, Ct. by Thomas Gallaudet. At the time, being dumb meant unable to speak. It opened with only 7 pupils. American Sign Language (ASL) instruction was given in math, reading, writing, geography, history, and most importantly in the Bible. -
First School for the Blind
On this day, the New England Asylum for the Blind, now known as Perkins Institute for the Blind, was founded in Boston, Massachusetts. The institution opened with only 6 pupils. Students were taught to use their sense of touch to compensate for their lack of sight. Helen Keller is the most famous graduate. -
The Arc of the United States
The Arc of the U.S. is an organization that was founded by a group of parents of children with developmental disabilities. These parents wanted their children's disabilities to be respected and their independence encouraged. -
Brown vs Board of Education, 347 U.S. 483
In 1952, Oliver Brown filed a case action suit against the Board of Education of Topeka, after his daughter, Linda Brown, was denied entrance to Topeka's all white elementary schools. The U.S. Supreme Court in Brown vs. Board of Education in Topeka ruled that racial segregation of children in public schools was unconstitutional.
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Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act
Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in programs that receive federal financial assistance. The purpose of Section 504 is to assure that disabled students have educational opportunities and benefits equal to those provided to non-disabled students. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
ESEA allocated federal funding and to provide resources for elementary and secondary school education to ensure that disadvantaged students had access to quality education. This allowed more families access to public education, even those with disabilities. This statue helped states to develop educational programs that helped children with disabilities.
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National Center for Learning Disabilities
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) was founded in 1977 by Carrie and Pete Rozelle as the Foundation for Children with Learning Disabilities. Its mission was to provide leadership, public awareness and grants to support research and innovative practices in learning disabilities. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) replaces Education for All Handicapped Children Act from 1975, and ensures that all children with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment and independent living. Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) and Least Restrictive Environment are 2 of the 6 principles of IDEA -
Americans with Disabilities Act
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. -
No Child Left Behind Act
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Act. Authorized several federal education programs that are administered by the states. NCLB requires each state to establish state academic standards and a state testing system that meet federal requirements. Increased accountability and flexibility in use of federal funds, offers school choice options, implemented early reading interventions