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Dorothea Dix
Dorothea Dix was an advocate for Americans with cognitive and psychological disabilities. She tried to receive funding for asylums but was rejected. She is a significant person, for women and disabled individuals. -
Asylums
housed individuals with intellectual disabilities. -
Brown vs. BOE
This court case helped pave the way for equality for minorities which included individuals with disabilities. Judge Thurgood Marshall agreed this case. He stated the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution was violated. -
President Kennedy
Passed the Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act . Kennedy suggested plans of targeting mental health services, and community mental health for the disabled. -
The Elementary and Secondary Amendments
First federal grant program which was part of "War of Poverty". Johnson set the stage for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which funding would come from United States Department of Education to help schools and school districts a large low-income families. -
President Johnson
Established a permanent Mental Retardation Committee. He was on the committee for Presidents for People with Intellectual Disabilities(PCPID). President Johnson had a important role in helping students with Intellectual Disabilities. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA)
EHA gave children with disabilities specific legal rights for education. This was an introduction of Least Restricted Environment. -
Intervention Pre-school
Early invention programs for Pre-school children were added. -
EHA Reformed
The EHA was reformulated as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Students will have Least Restricted Environment. This would allow a student to receive the maximum of time with their peers. -
No Child Left Behind
Schools are held accountable for how children learn. NCLB is a federal law passed by G.Bush to close the gap on education.