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First American residential school for students who were deaf opens
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The first residential school for students who were blind opens
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Council for Exceptional Children is founded by teachers
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Provides support, information, and structure for obtaining resources
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Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka determined that students with disabilities were not receiving adequate education
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Students with mild disabilities are mainstreamed with students with no disabilities.
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The original Act (and its amendments) ensure that all children and youths with disabilities have a right to free, appropriate, public education
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The re-authorization of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) extended services to infants, toddlers and preschool children
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Ensures the right to non-discriminatory treatment in other aspects of life; a civil rights law
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This law was responsible for the idea that all students be held to high standards, meaning that students with mild disabilities must pass all state assessments just like students with no disabilities
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Amendment of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990, 1992, and 1997 created opportunities for students with disabilities to be educated with non-disabled peers, for more students with disabilities to be employed and attend college
