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American School for the Deaf
The American School for the Deaf is founded in Connecticut. It was the first school in the US with the purpose of educating the deaf. It also was where American Sign Language was modernized. -
Perkins School for the Blind Opens
A school dedicated to the education, literacy and independence for people who were blind, visually impaired and deafblind. -
Columbia Institution for the Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind
(Other than an awful title). Provide primary education and moral training to deaf, mute, and blind children. Located in the District of Columbia, the school soon attracted students from all over the United States. -
Classification of Autism
Dr. Leo Kanner preformed studies and diagnosed several children with a learning disability and began to call it infantile autism. -
Down Syndrome is Discovered
Jérôme Lejeune discovered that Down syndrome was caused by an extra chromosome on the 21st pair. Down syndrome is a a congenital condition characterized by a flattened skull, folds of skin in the inner corners of the eyes, large tongue, short stature, and by some degree of limitation of intellectual ability and social and practical skills. But they contain so much love within (personal opinion). -
Special Olympics was Created
Special Olympics was showcased to the world. It was a sporting event where people with disabilities could compete on the big stage against one another in an olympic modeling competition. -
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
It is illegal to discriminate against anyone solely do to their disability. It is illegal to deny benefits and participation solely do to a disability as well. Individuals with disabilities have the same legal rights and admission to programs and services. Individuals with disabilities related to speech, manual, and sensory skills are legally entitled to supplementary tools and other aids. -
Education of All Handicapped Children Act of 1975
Students with disabilities have legal rights to the following
Free and appropriate public education
Least restrictive environment
Approved and appropriate accommodations and modifications during assessments, and an individualized education plan
Parents have the right to view their child’s school records
Parents must be informed before any changes are made in the student’s educational placement, classes, or programs
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Autisms Depute
Autism makes it debut DSM. The DSM short for: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This means autism is officially recognized and doctors can official test people for autistic behaviors. -
Amendments to the Education of All Handicapped Children Act
All legal rights provided under Education of All Handicapped Children Act, including FAPE, LRE, IEP, and parameters of parental involvement, are equally provided to special needs preschool children. -
Mom and Dad are married
To be considered a very important event- since they came together I was able to come to life! Without their influence in life I wouldn't be who I was today (that's to say always late and turns in homework late...) -
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1990
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990 approves and reinforces all aspects of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. IDEA expands the disability categories by adding autism and traumatic brain injury. Also, IDEA provides the legally referred to definition of transition services while making assistive technology more accessible. -
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
American With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination of special needs individuals in adulthood.
ADA prohibits discrimination for special needs adults in the following categories:- Transportation
- Telecommunication services
- Government agencies, services, and occupation.
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Ruth is born
On this day Ruth McQuown is welcomed into the world by a loving mother and father, and a reluctant older brother. -
Amendments to the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act of 1997
In 1997, amendments were made to the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. This amendment provides greater detail about who needs to be present during Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings and different paperwork and procedures which are required for IEP documentation. Also, IDEA’s disciplinary standards and regulations were updated. In addition, states are responsibly for tracking and documenting the performance, growth, and evolution of each special needs student. -
Ruth's Cousin- Gwen- is born.
My younger cousin Gwen is born! Gwen was born with Down syndrome, a condition in which a person has an extra special chromosome! Gwen becomes an important factor in the extended family as everyone begins to learn and navigate the new life. -
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
No Child Left Behind requires that students from 3rd to 8th grade take an annual government designed assessment in mathematics and reading. Allows NCLB to provide tier II and tier III interventions in all areas under the reading umbrella. Parents are entitled to flexibility when placement of their child’s school district and school choice. NCLB helps provides funds the primary and secondary education along with other contributions to the American education system. -
Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004
Taught by teachers who are highly qualified, have a state teaching license, certified in special education.15% of special ed funds to go to gen ed to help unidentified special needs kids.Discrepancy rates are not required when recognizing and classifying special needs kids.IEP short term goals not required- long term permitted.Transition plans must be thought out/expressed with end goal.Schools must identify a parent for disabled students who are homeless or responsibility of the court -
Mom is Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia
Commonly referred to as a ghost disease- since doctors have been unable to pinpoint why it happens to individuals. Those affected by it are under constant body pain, sleepiness, memory and mood issues. -
Gwen Graduates from High School
A big day when your sweetest and sassiest cousin graduates from high school and soon will begin her next journey through life!