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First School of Special Education
First school of special education was the American Asylum for the Education and Instruction of Dead and Dumb in Hartford, Ct. A total of seven students were enrolled in the first year. The definition of dumb as the time referred to being unable to speak. The school provided instruction in math, reading, writing, geography, history, and the bible. -
Council for Exceptional Children
Council for Exceptional Children informs parents, teachers, and administration about the education of individuals with disabilities. It is dedicated to helping improve the education for people with exceptionalities by advocating policies, educating the public, and setting professional standards. -
Brown V. Board of Education
Brown V. Board of Education
The U.S. Supreme Court in Brown V. Board of Education of Topeka ruled that separate schools for black and white children are unequal and unconstitutional.This landmark decision highlights the U.S. Supreme Courts role in affecting changes in national and social policy.
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Rehabilitation Act Amendment Section 504
Amendment extended equal civil rights to include people with disabilities, which included the right to an education as stated in Section 504. It was one of the first U.S. federal civil rights laws offering protection for people with disabilities. It set precedents for subsequent legislation for people with disabilities. Section 504 forbids organizations and employees from excluding or denying individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to receive program benefits and services. -
The Education of All Handicapped Children Act also known as Public Law 94-142
The enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act made sure that students with disabilities are educated in all public school districts. It was signed into law by President Gerald Ford as an amendment of the Education for All Handicapped Act of 1974. (also known as Public Law 94-142). This law required free, appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment.This act was later renamed The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) -
Foundation for Children with Learning Disabilities
Founded by Pete and Carrie Rozell. The organization provided leadership, public awareness and grants to support research and innovative practices in learning disabilities. -
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
The mission of NCLD is to improve the lives of the 1 in 5 children and adults nationwide with learning and attention issues—by empowering parents and young adults, transforming schools and advocating for equal rights and opportunities. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The Individuals with Disability Education Act replaced the Education of the Handicapped Act. IDEA states that children with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education regardless of ability. IDEA also strives not only to grant equal access to students with disabilities, but also to provide additional special education services and procedural safeguards.
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IDEA Reauthorization
In 1997 it was reauthorized and included amendments to require students with disabilities take the same assessments on the district and state wide levels and changes to IEP requirements.
President Clinton signed amendments to the Act that focused on improving the education of children with disabilities by identifying children with disabilites before they enter school and provide services with the appropriate services and documentation to support student's needs. -
No Child Left Behind Act
NCLB was a U.S. Act of Congress that reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act; it included Title I provisions applying to disadvantaged students., ESEA has been reauthorized seven times, most recently in 2002. States are required to submit annual yearly progress documentation to support annual yearly progress on a regular basis with an emphasis on increased funding, and new measures to hold schools accountable for their students' progress. -
Assistive Technology Act
Promoted awareness and access to assistive technologies (AT). It aimed to provide AT to children with disabilities to enhace independent participation in education, employment, and daily activities and help users become more independent. Included low tech, medium tech, and high tech.
Assistive Technology: What is it
