Inclusion Timeline

By ashnmersh

  • Itard and Seguin (Late 18th to mid 19th century)

    Systematic educative procedures for the hardest to teach children

  • Gallaudet

    First American residential school for students who were deaf

  • Howe

    First residential school for students who were blind

  • Normalization and deinstitutionalization (20th century)

    Breaking down barriers to participation in society

  • Inclusion 20th century-current

    Integration of students with disabilities into general education classrooms

  • Other organizations such as Special Olympics (Shiver) (20th century)

    Advocacy for caring and fair treatment of individuals with disabilities

  • Council for Exceptional Children founded by Ferrell and other teachers

    Development of special education as a profession

  • Organization of parent groups

    Provide support, information, and structure for obtaining resources

  • Education for All Handicapped Children Act, PL 94-142

    The original Act and its amendments ensure that all children and youths with disabilities have a right to free, appropriate, public education

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

    Ensures the right to nondiscriminatory treatment in other aspects of life; a civil rights law

  • No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (21st century)

    Standards-based reform, consequences to special ed.

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act