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First Federal Law with Disabilities
The earliest federal legislation created to support people with disabilities was passed in the country's early years. Enacted by the Fifth Congress in 1798, the first federal legislation about the care of disabled individuals. On July 16, 1798, US President John Adams signed the Act for the Relief of Sick and Disabled Seafarers. This statute permitted a Marine Hospital Service to treat ill and injured sailors. -
Formal Deaf Education Begins in the U.S.
In Hartford, Connecticut, Thomas H. Gallaudet established the Connecticut Asylum for the Education and Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons. It is America's first deaf school that is open year-round. Its founding on April 15, 1817, signifies the start of the American educational movement for those with disabilities.
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First Public Special Education Class
The advent of special education was one advantageous development during this time. Teachers at public schools demanded specific classes and teachers to teach students with learning difficulties as they became aware of the growing number of these students. In 1896, the first public special education course was offered in Rhode Island. Nearly 34,000 pupils were enrolled in special education programs by 1923. -
The Arc
A group of parents voiced their worries about the education of children with special needs and founded The Arc. Thanks to federal laws, The Arc has been able to provide advocacy for parents and kids. It presently consists of several chapters, ranging from small volunteer groups to professional organizations, in several states. -
Handicapped Children's Early Education Assistance Act
The first law devoted only to the education of all children with disabilities is the Handicapped Children's Early Education Assistance Act. Early education and preschool programs benefited from the financing. It includes determining a kid's eligibility, implementing interventions, and offering the child and family assistance. -
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
According to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, discrimination based on disability is prohibited for federal agencies, public universities, and other public institutions that receive federal funding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P0vb9H4Sdo -
Assistive Technology Initiative
1988 saw the first passing of the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act (P.L. 100-407). It is commonly referred to as the "Tech Act" in short and was defined as a systems change award. Through state and federal initiatives, Congress passed this legislation to improve financing, availability, and access to assistive technology. Technology is an important instrument that can be used to improve the lives of Americans with disabilities, as the 1998 bill reiterated. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The Act on Individuals with Disabilities Education The Education of the Handicapped Act was superseded by this. According to IDEA, all disabled children, regardless of ability, are entitled to a free, suitable public education. In addition to ensuring that children with disabilities have equal access, IDEA aims to offer extra special education services and procedural protections.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
This guaranteed that those with disabilities would get the same treatment and have equal access to public accommodations and employment possibilities. The purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was to outlaw discrimination on the grounds of disability in the workplace, in state and local government services, in public accommodations, in transit, and telecommunications.
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No Child Left Behind Act
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) was the precursor to the No Child Left Behind Act. The most recent reauthorization of ESEA occurred in 2002. With a focus on increased financing and new mechanisms to hold schools accountable for their student's achievement, this Act expands the responsibility of the federal government to ensure the quality of public education for all children in the United States. It also strengthens the role of standardized testing. -
Response to Intervention (RTI)
The 2004 amendments to the IDEA statute also led to the introduction of Response to Intervention (RTI), or "scientific, research-based interventions." According to the ESSA, these interventions are known as "multitiered systems of support" (MTSS) since they begin in general education before pupils receive special education services.
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Florida's Assessment and Accountability
Accountability framework for K–20 education achievement by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The state-wide Florida Alternate Assessment is given in the subjects of reading, language, math, and science.
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