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Evidence exists that people with severe disabilities sometimes survived adulthood but still not a normal life expectancy during early civilizations.The ancient Hebrews viewed disability as punishment from God for sinning. -
The Middle Ages were dominated primarily by the principles of Christianity. The Scripture in the Old Testament linked sin against God with chronic illness and disability.
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The view of people with mental illness slowly changed to being viewed as sick or ill.
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Among the 13 colonies, disability was perceived as God’s punishment. People with mental illness or related acting-out behavior were often persecuted and burned or hung like witches.
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Urbanization began to flourish, leading to the building of more hospitals. This also led to greater advancements in treating people with various illnesses. There was mechanization and the development of factories.
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Eugenics is the study of hereditary improvements of the human race by controlled selective breeding.
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A significant point in the emerging field of speech-language pathology. -
Public Law 94-142 also known as EHA. This law ensures FAPE, IEP, LD, IEE, and LRE. -
This is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.
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This landmark laws name changed from the Education for All Handicapped Children Act to IDEA in 1990. Here is a video to show you more about IDEA.
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If you have a physical or mental impairment that limits a major life activity then you have a disability.
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To maintain an equal and respectful partnership between schools and families.
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President Bush signed the reauthorized IDEA of 2004 into law. -
Assistive technology is the most visible change. For example, students with autism now use computer apps that respond to eye movement.
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