Inclusion Timleline

By Kristin Seckinger

  • Samuel Howe opened Perkins Institution for the blind

  • Leo Konner identifies autism characteristics

  • Dr Hans Asberger identifies characteristics of Asberger

  • Brown v Board of Education

    Stated that seperate education cannot be equal education

  • Samuel A. Kirk introduces 'learning disabilities' as a term

  • 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

  • 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'