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First formal deaf school in Connecticut was the start of efforts to begin education for people with disabilities
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President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act which established a permanent program to assist with people with disabilities
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Louis Braille publishes the Braille Code
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Seeing Eye dogs for the blind is introduced in the United States
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The UCP association is founded.
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Paved the way for students with disabilities to have equal access in schools
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded the Special Olympics which provided athletic training and competition for people with disabilities
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This made the removal of any barrier or obstacle to employment or other buildings through federal funding
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Illegal for programs that receive federal funding to discriminate against those with disabilities.
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Allowed students with disabilities to go to their nearest local "mainstream" school, instead of having to get sent far away or go to institutions
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Began to help provide campaigns that would support lifts on buses and access to public transit for people with disabilities.
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Children ages 3-5 with disabilities or learning delays can begin receiving services before they reach school age
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HCPA was created to instate provisions not covered by the EHA, meaning they authorize reasonable attorney fees, expenses and costs to the guardian of a child with disabilities going through a civil suit
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Six pillars which IDEA ensures are Individualized Education Program (IEP), Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), Free Appropriate Education Act, set of procedural safeguards, use of appropriate evaluation process, and cross collaboration
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Provides assistive technology for people with disabilities to fully participate in education, employment and daily activities
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My best friends younger brother is autistic and Ive seen how cruel kids can be to him
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John is my deaf next door neighbor in my house growing up as a kid. He is the first deaf person I have ever met
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Joining best buddies my freshmen year of high school
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First time helping out in a special education classroom
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Encouraged IEP's to include ambitious milestones for all students
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Taking this class and excited to learn more!
