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The American School For The Deaf
The American School For the Deaf, originally called the American Asylum, is the oldest school for the deaf and was the first school opened for students with disabilities to attend. It provided comprehensive educational programs for the deaf and hard-of-hearing students. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education was a landmark decision because the Supreme Court ruled that U.S. state laws establishing racial segregation in public schools are unconstitutional. Though it did not change the country overnight, it did provide a catalyst to the Civil Rights Movement, advancing in desegregating housing, public accommodations, and institutions of higher education. This laid the foundation for the 1975 Federal Law (Individuals with Disabilities Act). -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
ESEA, also known as the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, passed in 1965 initiated the role of the federal government in protecting and providing for students from the disadvantaged backgrounds so that they would have equal access to the public education system. Therefore, students who come from low-income families are provided federal funding to help with school costs. -
Mills v. Board of Education
There was a lawsuit involved against the district of Columbia. The court ruled that students with disabilities must be given a public education even if they are unable to afford the cost of the education. The case closed with it establishing that "all children are entitled to free education and training appropriate to their learning capacities'. Link: https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/348/866/2010674/ -
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Rehabilitation Act prohibits employment discrimination against people with disabilities from the federal agencies, in programs receiving federal financial assistance, in federal employment, and in the employment practices of federal contractors. Under this act, it also created rights of persons with disabilities through affirmative action programs. -
Education For All Handicapped Children Act
Also known as the Public Law 94-142, President Ford the Education For All Handicapped Children Act. The EHA guaranteed a free and appropriate public education to each child with a disability in every state and locality across the country. This act required all schools accepting federal funds access to free meals (one a day) for children with physical and mental disabilities. -
IDEA Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures that all children with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education to meet their unique needs and prepare them for future education, employment, and independent living. It ensures the rights of the children with disabilities and their families are protected under the law. IDEA gives help from ages 3-21 with deafness, autism, emotional disturbance, and many more. -
The Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act became a law in 1990. It is a civil rights law which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in areas such as employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications and access to state and local government programs and services. This act gives people the ability to have the same opportunities as everyone else. youtube video -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child left behind Act was the main law for K-12 education in the United States from 2002-2015. This law held schools accountable for how the students learned and achieved. It penalized schools that were not doing very well. -
Every Student Succeeds Act
ESSA, which stands for Every Student Succeeds Act, was signed by President Obama in 2015 as a commitment to equal opportunity for all students. This act replaced the No Child Left Behind Act. ESSA gives states more of a say in how schools are held accountable for how well students perform.