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First School of Special Education
The first school of Special Education in the United States was located in Hartford, Ct. The American Asylum for the Education and Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb opened its April 15, 1817 with Thomas H. Gallaudet as principal and Laurent Clerc a talented, young, deaf teacher as head teacher. The school is now called " American School For the Deaf". -
Arc of the United States
The Arc is organization founded by parents of people with disabilities and it's purpose is to serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc promotes, supports and protects people with disabilities. -
Brown V. Board of Education
The Brown V. Board of Education was a landmark decision. This case over turned the Plessy vs Ferguson case stating that "separate is not equal". The case itself brought attention to black v. whites and special needs students v. general educations students in school. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/brown-v-board-of-education-of-topeka -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This act provided funding for primary education, and is seen by advocacy groups as expanding access to public education for children with disabilities. The funds are authorized for professional development, instructional materials, resources to support educational programs, and the promotion of parental involvement.The law is re authorized every five years. -
First Center for Independent Living
This center was established in Berkeley, CA. The center was founded by disability activists and led by Ed Roberts. There are now centers all throughout the United States. These centers are run and controlled by persons with Disabilities and are based around peer support and role modeling. -
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
This act prohibits discrimination in anything federal. Meaning, programs conducted by federal agencies, in programs receiving federal financial assistance, federal employment and employment practices of federal contractors. The Rehab act has several sections. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
This act required all schools accepting federal funds to provide equal access to education. The school also needed to provide one free meal a day to students with both physical and mental disabilities. The goal was also to create lesson plans that combined for those with no disabilities and those students with disabilities. -
IDEA
Public Law 101-476 called for significant changes to Public Law 94-142, or the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. New disability categories were added such as autism and traumatic brain injury. Congress additionally commanded that students IEP should specialize on transitioning students to life once they finish school. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
This act was signed into law by president George W. Bush. This act assures that people with special needs will have the same rights as everyone else. It basically prohibits discrimination against disability. No discrimination in school, workplace, and everyday society, which includes public transportation. https://youtu.be/I1Z-AAr_hl8 -
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
This law was signed into law by President George W. Bush. The law is a re-authorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. This law held school accountable for student outcomes. Standardized testing came into play and states are required to test students in reading and math in grades 3–8 and once in high school.
