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American Asylum for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb
The oldest school for the deaf was created in West Hartford, Connecticut. It was founded by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, Dr. Mason Cogswell, and Laurent Clerc. One year after opening, it became funded by the state. -
Vineland Training School
Vineland Training School was opened with the purpose of teaching those with developmental disabilities so they could live independently. -
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
The international organization that will become the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is founded in New York City with 12 members. https://www.cec.sped.org/About-Us/CEC-Milestones -
Brown v. Board of Education
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that separate schools for black and white children are unequal and unconstitutional. The decision if Brown v. Board of Education repealed a previous U.S. Supreme Court ruling that separate is equal. Brown v. Board of Education is a landmark case not just within the realm of U.S. education. It will spark change for decades to come. -
Special Olympics Founded
Special Olympics provides the chance for children and adults who have intellectual and physical disabilities to participate in athletic events with others worldwide. https://www.specialolympics.org -
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
This prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs that are owned and operated by federal agencies, as well as programs receiving federal financial support. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975
This law required all state schools that are federally funded had to provide equal access to education for children with disabilities. https://vimeo.com/147903494 -
IDEA
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was created to replace Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. The overall goal of IDEA is to provide children with disabilities with the same educational opportunities as those who do not have disabilities. -
No Child Left Behind
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is the most current update to the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act. It is a federal law that provides money for extra educational assistance for poor children in return for improvements in their academic progress. The goal of the law was that all students would be ranked as "proficient" in math and reading by 2014. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004
IDEA has been changed several times since it was initially create. In 2004, changes were made to make sure that children with disabilities were provided an education that meets their needs and prepares them for what the future may hold. It was also amended to protect the rights of both children with disabilities and their parents.
