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Samuel Howe opened Perkins Institution for the blind
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Leo Konner identifies autism characteristics
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Dr Hans Asberger identifies characteristics of Asberger
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Brown v Board of Education
Stated that seperate education cannot be equal education -
Samuel A. Kirk introduces 'learning disabilities' as a term
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Education of the Handicapped Act
Amendments to the 1974 EAHCA and increased federal special education funding and made states reliable for creating full educational opportunities for students with disabilities -
Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson School District v Rowley
Addressed the Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) -
Irving Independent School District v Tatro
Addressed related services which stated health services that are met by a nonphysician are considered related services -
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Prohibits discrimination in other aspects of life -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The new name for the EAHCA and also stated the need for supports for students transitioning from high school to other educational options -
Cedars Rapids Community School District v Garret F
Deals with 'related services' and stated that health service needs of the student must be provided by a nonphysician -
No Child Left Behind Act
Increases standards for all students and students must be taught by teachers with high standards -
IDEA reauthorized and raises standards for those who teach students with disabilities
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Schaffer v Weast
Parents that argue the instructional plan is not working must show proof why it is not -
Obama signs Rosa's Law
Law that changes the use of the term 'mental retardation' to 'intellectual disability'