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American School for the Deaf
The American School for the Deaf was the first school for the deaf and was founded in 1817 It's known for providing education and services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Teaching students that the challenges they may face can be overcome. -
Perkins Institution for the Blind
It was founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 1832. This was the first school for the blind. They strive in creating equal opportunities for people with visual impairments. -
Beattie v. Board of Education
Special needs students were discriminated against and were kept separated from their peers and sent into special education programs. In this case, the student was expelled because "the child's condition was nauseating for other students and teacher." The court ruled that students with disabilities could be excluded. -
National Association for Retarded Citizens
This was founded by parents of kids with disabilities. It was put in place because there wasn't any programs that helped kids with disabilities. They wanted to created environments that were not only inviting but educational.Link Text -
Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Colombia
The court rules that students with disabilities must be given an education even if they can't afford one. This established that all children deserve a free education. Link Text -
Independent Living
UC Berkley opened a center catering to individuals with disabilities to allow them to live independently and away from nursing homes and institutions. It included services such as, wheelchair repair and assistance with living. -
Section 504
This civil rights act was passed to allow individuals with disabilities to not be excluded from any program that is funded by the government. It provides any accommodations such as aids, extended times on tests or assignments, or any personal accommodation. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
This act made sure that all students with disabilities were educated in public schools.It provided free education, special education for children, and supplemental services. -
Least Restrictive Environment
LRE means that with an IEP, they must be in as many regular education classes as possible. This allows kids with disabilities to have social interactions. In LRE classrooms paras or aids are usually required or put in place to better assist the child. -
IDEA
This law includes six key points. FAPE,LRE,IEP,parent and student participation, and procedural safeguards. It ensures that all children with disabilities are entitled to appropriate education and prepares them for future employment and life.