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Deaf Education in the US
The Connecticut Asylum for the Education and Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons, founded by Thomas Hopkins, provided education for deaf individuals in Hartford, Connecticut. The opening of the school was the first step of opening education to people with disabilities.The school was later renamed The American School for the Deaf. -
Rhode Island Passes Law
The state of Rhode Island passes a law in which education was mandatory for all children. While Rhode Island was passing this law, other states did not view the same perspective. These some of these states did not pass mandatory education for all children until 1918. Additionally, to implement students with disabilities, Rhode Island school officials implemented special education within their schools for children with disabilities. -
Council for Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) was established in 1922 with the purpose of providing various opportunities for children to thrive in educational settings. Moreover, the CEC aids in providing help to professionals and educators in how to teach children with disabilities. Throughout its establishment, the organization was recognized for its hard work in renewing IDEA in 2004.
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Florida Schools for Handicapped Children
Florida schools districts are allowed to open up to "physically handicapped children." In previous years, children with physical disabilities were exempted from attending school in Florida school districts due to the mandatory attendance law that was implemented throughout the state. With the allowance of children with physical disabilities, they are able to receive an education in schools with other children. -
The ARC of the US
In 1950, a group of parents whose children had disabilities founded what was originally known as the National Association of Retarded Children. This association aids in individuals with disabilities find jobs as well as protecting their human rights. The ARC continues to work with individuals with disabilities in many different ways like making sure that they are included and advocated for on a daily basis.
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Brown vs Board of Education
The Supreme Court case of Brown vs Board lead to the decision that allowed equal opportunities for each individual to receive an education, no matter their race. The ruling deemed that the principle "separate but equal" was illegal and it overturned this principle in schools. Additionally, the ruling also understood that segregation can occur between races as well as disabilities within individuals.
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PL 89-10
PL 89-10, also known as the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, provided different types of help to low income families like providing access to a good education, additional support and teachers within the classroom. President Lyndon B. Johnson passed the ESEA because he believed that it was vital that every child deserved an opportunity for education. The ESEA depended on state funding to provide aid to families.
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Vocational Rehabilitation Act
The Vocational Rehabilitation Act protects students with disabilities from discrimination with the school/classroom. Additionally, the Vocational Rehabilitation Act defines what it means to be a handicapped person as well was appropriate education. -
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Rehabiliation Act of 1973 allowed accommodations for disabled students in schools along with civil rights to disabled individuals. The Act motivated many Americans to broaden their horizon by being granted the opportunities to look for jobs, strive for education, and independence. Ever since the establishment of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, more laws have been implemented to provide opportunities.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) makes education for children with disabilities free with services available when needed. IDEA opened up a variety of schools in which children with disabilities are able to attend. As of today, over 66% of children with disabilities are attending general education classrooms because of IDEA.
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No Child Left Behind
The No Child Left Behind was enacted in 2002 by President George W. Bush. No Child Left Behind is a continuation of Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Under the No child Left Behind Act, educators are mandated to report their students' academic achievement within the classroom.