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The American School for the Deaf was established on April 15, 1817. This school began with seven students and as time progressed it continued to grow. This school specialized in working with children with a hearing impairment or those who are deaf. This opened doors for these students to achieve and have a sense of purpose. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZvRVrXIgB8
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The Association of Instructor of the Blind was established in the year 1870. This association focused and worked with individuals who were blind or were diagnosed with a visual impairment. This association provided an opportunity for individuals who are blind to learn and master certain goals. This also allowed them to work on their social skills along with functional daily living skills. -
Leo Kanner published the first description of early autism diagnosis in 1943. This was an eye-opener to the public and his perspective on disability. He also explains the different models and recognized the diagnostic heterogeneity. He also believed that each individual should be treated in the utmost respectful manner, despite their disability. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cLLW5x3bgY
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In 1954, the United States declared the segregation of schools to be unconstitutional. This opened doors for students of color to receive the same education as those of white descent. This allowed for all races to be treated as equal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTGHLdr-iak
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The Elementary and Secondary Education Act allowed access for all students to receive an education. This involved funding for schools to provide resources, materials, parental involvement, and professional development. This opened doors for many families, especially those at the poverty level. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4okt6u6OEkg
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In 1975, the education for all handicapped for children act was established. This ensures that all children who are handicapped have access to special education and special related services according to their needs. This opened doors for all individuals, despite their disabilities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhHPTFBvmCg
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The handicapped children's protection act provides equal opportunities for all children to receive an education. This law states that handicapped children cannot be excluded from public schools. They are to receive appropriate services to meet their needs. -
Americans with disability act prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities involving jobs, transportation, and public and private places that are open to the community. This provides an opportunity for individuals with a disability to have a sense of purpose and engage in social skills. -
IDEA or Individuals with Disability Act supports special education and related services for children and youth. This supports special education by allowing these individuals have an education and meet the needs of each learner. -
President George W. Bush signed the law for the No Child Left Behind Act. This involves the development of assessments for all students and goals to improve a student's progress. This also allows all students to have an education and access to all resources to achieve goals.