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https://www.asd-1817.org/ Founded in 1817, the American School for the Deaf was the first permanent school for the deaf in the United States and a nationally renowned leader in providing comprehensive educational programs and services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
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Compulsory education laws require children to attend a public or state-accredited private school for a certain period of time. There are certain exceptions, most notably homeschooling, but virtually all states have mandates for when children must begin school and how old they must be before dropping out.
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Council for Exceptional Children works to inform parents, teachers, and administration about the education of individuals with disabilities. It is dedicated to helping improve the education for all disabled people by advocating policies, educating the public, and setting professional standards.
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The Arc was established by a group of parents expressing concerns in regards to education of children with specials needs. The Arc has been able to support parents and children with advocacy through federal legislations. It currently includes different chapters in different states ranging from small voluntary groups to professional organizations.
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A landmark court case that overturned Plessy vs. Ferguson case saying that "separate is not equal." This court case brought attention to black vs. white in school and special need students vs. general education students. This case encouraged the formation of many advocacy groups to inform the public of need of special education programs.
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In 1972, the first Center for Independent Living was founded by disability activists, led by Ed Roberts, in Berkeley, California. These Centers were created to offer peer support and role modeling, and are run and controlled by persons with disabilities.
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Foundation for Children with Learning Disabilities expanded its mission and scope of work, and changed its name to the National Center for Learning Disabilities.The mission was to improve the lives of all people with learning and attention issues. Our mission envisions a society in which every individual possesses the academic, social and emotional skills needed to succeed in school, at work and in life. https://www.ncld.org/
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https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/26/politics/tbt-americans-with-disabilities-act/index.html The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
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Assistive Technology Act of 2004: Promoted awareness and access to assistive technologies (AT). It aimed to provide AT to children with disabilities to enhance independent participation in education, employment, and daily activities. Included low tech, medium tech, and high tech.
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No child left behind: A major point of educational reform. It held standards of proficiency in math, reading, and science for all children, including children with special needs. Teachers also need to be highly qualified within their subject area.
