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The ARC (the Arc of the United States ) is an organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities founded by parents of children with special needs in 1950. Its first name was National Association for Retarded Children. The ARC promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. WEBSITE:
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Ended educational segregation based on race and ethnicity. It was the first time the government advocated for students who experienced inequality and prejudice. It was ruled unanimously that the racial segregation of children in public schools was unconstitutional. -
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Citizens (PARC) v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required schools to provide a free appropriate public education to students with mental retardation. The state was not allowed to deny access to free appropriate education. This was the first time a legal case provided equality for students with disabilities. -
Required all schools receiving federal funding to provide handicapped students a fair education and equal access to education. This act guaranteed a free and appropriate education to all students with disabilities 5-21 years old. -
The amendments extended P.L 94-142 to mandate services to include children ages 3-5 years old. It provided for discretionary grants to extend services to infants and toddlers from birth to 3 years old. -
ADA provided comprehensive civil rights laws for people with disabilities. It prohibited discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, public services, public accommodations, and telecommunications. Link to video:
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This act renamed and replaced P.L 94-142. This legislation was designed to ensure that all children with disabilities receive an appropriate education through special education and related services. This act added two new categories of disability autism and traumatic brain injury. -
The amendments to the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) strengthen the academic expectations and accountability for students with disabilities. It bridges the gap between what children with disabilities learn and the general education curriculum. -
Specifies academic progress and assessments for students including students with disabilities. NCLB covered a widely range of areas such as improving teacher quality and supporting instruction for English language leaners. -
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) improved the opportunities for individuals with disabilities. It ensured that all children with disabilities get a special education and related services in order to succeed in education, employment and daily living.