Tara Pruitt: Module 1

  • Brown vs Board of Education 1954

    Brown vs Board of Education 1954

    This is when the U.S. Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren delivered the unanimous ruling in the landmark civil rights case Brown v. Board of Education. This law prohibited the discrimination of disability. The individuals with disabilities did start to receive some respect when the department on health, education and welfare came on in. Overall, the individuals were granted their civil rights and did receive accommodations within the classroom.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTGHLdr-iak
  • Mills V. BOE of D.C.

    Mills V. BOE of D.C.

    This case involved the court establishing due process procedures to ensure all students have equal rights. The board of the District of Columbia denied access to education for students who were special needs. The court found free public education services that was paid for by the board of education.
  • Rehabilitation Act of 1973

    Rehabilitation Act of 1973

    This law is powerful, it discriminates against individuals with disabilities. This is a civil rights law. There is no federal funds within this act, this is a state and local jurisdiction, they have full responsibility.
  • Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) 1975

    Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) 1975

    This was enacted by the United States congress in 1975. All handicapped students should receive education and this was allowed in all public schools. There were federal funds provided to help provide children with education. This also included one free meal as well. This is for children with physical and mental disabilities
    https://sites.ed.gov/idea/IDEA-History.
  • National Center for Learning Disabilities 1989

    National Center for Learning Disabilities 1989

    It provides essential information to parents, professionals, and individuals with learning disabilities. There is research that promotes and foster effective learning and advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and also opportunities. This is a very useful tool to have. Overall, it was to improve the lives of all people with learning and attention issues.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act 1990

    Americans with Disabilities Act 1990

    This act applies to all states and government. If an individual has an issue with speech or hearing, they were provided a way to communicate. Although, that may be the case. This act prevents discrimination of individuals with disabilities wether it is a job or transportation. Public accommodations that were made such a new construction of facility in order to meet the overall needs of these individuals.
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 1990

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 1990

    This act is a piece of American legislation and it endures students that have disabilities are provided with free education that is appropriate for the individuals needs. This is a law that is throughout the nation and it does ensure special education and related services. There are four parts to the IDEA now. This act will cover each individual from birth through high school and some colleges make accommodations through the student services department.
  • No Child Left Behind 2002

    No Child Left Behind 2002

    This act was passed to improved all students academic scores. However, if there is a child with a disability in the classroom, it is there to make sure all the needs are being met. The No Child Left Behind Act authorizes several federal education programs that are administered by the states. The law is a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
  • Assistive Technology Act 2004

    Assistive Technology Act 2004

    This act supported programs of grants to states address the assistive technology needs of individuals who have disabilities.
    Did you know that the Assistive technology helps people who have difficulty speaking, typing, writing, remembering, pointing, seeing, hearing, learning, walking, and many other things? It helps make accommodations for those who are suffering from one of the many things listed above.
  • Reauthorization of IDEA 2004

    Reauthorization of IDEA 2004

    It is revision of the IDEA, there are now specific requirements that have to be meet within an individual with disabilities. There is a criteria that needs to be met within each state. However, now when attending IEP meetings, it have been said that not all teachers have to be there. However, accommodations need to be provided for the child within the classroom.