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National College for the Deaf and Dumb
The National College for the Deaf and Dumb was authorized by President Lincoln. -
The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)
AAIDD worked to promote progressive policies, continue research, implement effective practices, and provide individuals with intellectual disabilities with rights. -
Council For Exceptional Children
The council was formed with 12 members. -
Department of Special Education is established
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Brown vs. Board of Education
The Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional to segregate schools by race. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESA)
ESA called for equal access to education regardless of economic status. -
PARC vs. Pennsylvania
Students with disabilities are to be placed in public schools that met their individual educational needs. -
Mills vs. Board of Education
All students with disabilities are able to attend public school regardless of disability. -
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Individuals were protected from discrimination based on their disability. -
PL 94-145 The Education of All Handicapped Children Act
All states that accepted money from the federal government were required to provide equal access to education for children with disabilities. FAPE - Free Appropriate Public Education -
Americans with Disabilities Act - ADA
This granted civil rights to individuals with disabilities, individuals with disabilities cannot be discriminated against. -
Individuals with Disability Act - IDEA
Previously known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act.