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The Brown VS. Board of Education trial was a landmark case in 1954 that challenged segregation in public schools. It ruled that separate schools for black and white students were unconstitutional. This trial was a major step in desegregation in the U.S. and is an important part of multicultural history. -
This was a law that aimed to provide equal educational opportunities for all students, regardless of background or socioeconomic status. This law has been reauthorized several times since then, with the most recent being the Succeeds Act in 2015. -
This trial challenged the state's practice of denying public education to children with mental disabilities. It was ruled that children had the legal right to be educated in public schools and that schools had to provide them with programs to meet their special needs. -
This trial focused on the rights of students with disabilities to receive a free and appropriate education. It was an important step forward in ensuring equal access to education for all students. -
This is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on disability in programs and activities that receive federal funding. -
The Establishment of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) was founded to focus and address the needs of individuals with disabilities. -
This act ensures students with disabilities receive special education services. This act has also gone through multiple name changes through the years. It was initially called the Education for All Handicapped Children (EAHCA) when it was passed. Then in 1990, it was renamed to IDEA to reflect a broader focus on individuals with disabilities. -
This is a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in multiple areas including, employment, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. -
This law was aimed to improve the quality of education in the U.S. and it emphasized accountability and set standards for student achievement. -
The CRPD was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. This was to protect and promote the rights of individuals with disabilities, including their access to education and participation in society.