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Department of Public Welfare v. Haas
In this specific case the Supreme Court in the state of Illinois stood by the fact that the states “free public education laws”, did not apply to students who had disabilities. Meaning, those who had limited intelligence were not rewarded the same as other students. This is now seen as extremely unfair, since all children have the right to an education. -
Elementary & Secondary Education Act
This act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, as it will help schools in large ways. The US Department of Education can distribute the needed funds the schools in certain school districts who provide education to low-income families. Normally many of these schools have such a high percentage of students enrolling and these funds come in will help support with much of the equipment and material needed for success.
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Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children
This was an argument that was made basing off the statistics that any child (regardless of disabilities) can benefit from free education. Not having these resources can stop or delay the development of these young children, causing more harm than good. Children with disabilities need to be taught at a slower pace but they can learn certain processes for their own well being. This was known as one of the largest cases for those families who were not able to defend themselves on their own. -
First Center for Independent Living Opens
This was a facility specifically made for those individuals who have disabilities. Normally, many of these individuals had to live in certain nursing homes or governmental institutions. Many of these “homes” were not comfortable for them or they were all together with no coordination. Luckily Ed Roberts decided to support the necessities of those with disabilities and open the first center that allows them to live independently in California.
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Mills V Board of Education of the District of Columbia
This case was brought up to the court of law because of 7 students who resided in DC and had different disabilities. All 7 of these students had been denied education from public schools and no one was offering to assist. With the strong assistance of their parents, they decided to file a law suit against this Board of Education because they were not providing equal opportunities to all children on campus. It was finally ruled that handicap students will also receive free education. -
Least Restrictive Environment
If a student has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) they are to be placed in a classroom, different from the ones that we see day by day. IDEA states that these specific students should learn in a least restrictive environment. This is done in order for the students to learn in a classroom that has specialized and additional/appropriate support. That being said, they also want to make sure that the students are in as many regular educational classes as possible. -
The Education for All Handicap Children Act:
This act was specifically made after a child by the name of Hector. Hector was 6 years old when they begin to become aware of his mood swings, arguments with others, and ugly tempers. He then began to participate in behavioral courses that helped him understand how to calm down and how to play with other nicely. This act specifies in making sure that children and the families who are alike to Hector improve certain characteristics within their disabilities and are protected against injustice. -
Board of Education of Hendrick Hudson Central School v. Rowley
This case was taken to court because it was shown that Rowley was not able to fully learn to her given potential in a classroom environment without her needed resources. In this case, Rowley needed a sign language interpreter because she was not able to fully understand what was being taught in her classroom and the school turned the idea down. When her parents were advised of the issue, they decided to sue. The court did not feel it was needed to provide Rowley with any additional resources. -
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - Modified
This act is also known as the IDEA. It was originally founded as the "Education of Handicap Children" in 1975. This was set into place to make sure that all children are provided with free public education in the least restrictive environment. In today's generation these students also have an IEP in which they are specified with an appropriate educational plan through their school years. It was modified in 1990 by Bush and now includes 6 different pillar and 4 separate sections. -
No Child Left Behind Act
This act was specifically set into place for children who suffer in poverty. They made sure to initiate this, so that students can gain the educational assistance that they need, if the government sees positive progress in their academics. This act now also binds in with children who have learning disabilities. Although, it has been seen that there are certain barriers that disabled children have come across. Such barriers have not allowed them to take all advantage of this act.
