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In 1817, Thomas Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc established the first permanent school for deaf students in Hartford, Connecticut. When the school opened its doors, it welcomed a class of just seven students. This institution set important standards for the education and inclusion of deaf students. -
In 1829, the Perkins School for the Blind was founded in Boston, Massachusetts by John Dix Fisher, Samuel Gridley Howe, and Thomas Handasyd Perkins. Each founder made a vital contribution to establishing the school. Over the years the school developed programs that would impact the lives of many deaf/blind individuals. -
A group of educators founded the Council for Exceptional Children back in 1922. Till this day the organization still runs. It advocates for appropriate government policies, provides professional developments and provides resources. https://exceptionalchildren.org/about-us -
Brown v. Board of Education was a court case about ending segregation in public schools. It said that it was unfair and illegal to force kids of different races to go to separate schools. This decision helped bring equal opportunities to all students no matter their race https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkuiMr2tLJE -
PARC v. Pennsylvania was a court case that made sure kids with disabilities could go to public school. The state had to let them learn with everyone else. This decision helped all kids have a fair chance at school, no matter their needs. https://study.com/academy/lesson/video/parc-v-commonwealth-of-pennsylvania-in-1972-summary-significance.html -
Mills v. Board of Education was a court case that said kids with disabilities must be allowed in public schools. Schools could not say no to these students just because it was harder or cost more to teach them. The decision made sure all kids could learn together, no matter what help they need. -
Section 504 is a law that protects students with disabilities. Schools must treat them fairly and let them join all school activities. Kids who need it can get extra help or changes so they can learn with everyone else. https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/individuals-disabilities/section-504 -
This law made sure kids with disabilities could go to public school for free. Schools had to give them special help and let them join regular classes when possible. It is now called IDEA. -
The ADA is a law that protects people with disabilities from being treated unfairly. It helps them take part in work, school, and public life like everyone else. The law also makes places change things if needed so everyone can be included -
IDEA is a law that makes schools help kids with disabilities learn. It lets these students get special services and learning plans for free. The law also encourages kids with disabilities to learn with others whenever possible