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Council for the Education of Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children provides support for family and teachers in order to continue the education. Also, CEC has professionals that will help with the development of the children and provide the necessary information to caregivers to assist them to advocate effectively their exceptional needs. CEC mission is to shape the policies and practices in schools for the education of exceptional needs students.
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The Arc
The Arc mission is to protect human rights so that people with disabilities are can be include in the community. The Arc with the help of family members fight for the rights of intellectual and developmental disability people with training and events that help them connect with the community. They also have projects in which they share experiences and discrimination that they try to eliminate in work centers, schools and in the community. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education made it possible to stop racial segregation in public schools. Being a violation of the 14th amendment, it was then unconstitutional for which they had to stop the segregation. This was a movement that marked history in the equality of humans. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/brown-v-board-of-education-of-topeka -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was an approved act that provides federal funds for elementary and secondary education. It also provides funds for professional development, and materials needed for the education. ESEA prohibits discrimination between students of different races and disabilities. -
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Citizens (PARC) v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Citizens (PARC) v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was the first legal case that was proposed for equality in students with disabilities. Also, it was a case where the public school had the right to deny free education to children with intellectual disabilities. This case was used to deny free education to students who found it difficult to integrate into schools. -
Rehabilitation Act
Rehabilitation Act fights for the rights of people with disabilities in federal jobs and to stop discrimination. They have pages that help people with disabilities find jobs. It also requires that federal agencies have their technological information accessible to people with disabilities or members. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rehabilitation_Act_of_1973 -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
Education for All Handicapped Children Act requires that public schools accept federal funds so that students with intellectual and physical disablities can have an education. In addition, evaluate students and make an educational plan where family members participate to provide as much help as possible. This act helps students with disabilities to share the same recreational places with other students. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures that students with disabilities have a free and adequate education with their individual needs. IDEA also covers children with disabilities from birth to 3 years. One of the main elements is the participation of parents and teachers, and the confidentiality of the case. -
No Child Left Behind Act
No Child Left Behind Act reauthorized free education for elementary and middle school students and for students with intellectual and physical disabilities. Also,it improved educational reform by setting goals for better education. In order to give these funds, they had to make some assessments to all students and keep track of their grades. -
Endrew F. v. Douglas County School
Endrew F. v. Douglas County School was a case that called for schools to provide adequate education in order that students with decapities can progress properly. This case was claiming for the rights of students with disabilities. In addition, the necessary services of the school for children.
