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History of Special Education
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American School for the Deaf
In the United States, this was the first school for the deaf. This school provided programs and services to improve the education given to deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
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Braille Code
Louis Braille invented this code as a form of reading for people who are blind. He published this code which was a mixture of the French alphabet and Charles Barbier’s “night writing” code in 1829. It consists of raised dots, that you can feel the words to read. -
White House Conference
This conference created programs for students with disabilities. These programs put these children in public schools instead of isolating them in different facilities. This conference fought to remove the idea or stigma regarding students with disabilities and to not limit them. -
Brown vs Board of Education
A court case that paved the way for the termination of racial segregation in schools. This case made an impact on the civil rights movement and ensured minorities would be treated equally in a school setting. The case ruled that state laws that enforce racial segregation in public schools are to be deemed unconstitutional. -
The Elem. and Secondary Education Act
A law that President Lyndon Baines Johnson passed to enforce the inclusion of students with disabilities, mobility issues, learning difficulties, and poverty. This act allowed these students to be knowledge nourished in ways that are beneficial to them and expand their horizons. -
Congressional Investigation
An investigation was held by Congress that focused on the status of children with disabilities. This investigation led to the discovery of the lack of education millions of kids with disabilities were receiving. This investigation became an eye-opener for people and influenced the creation of later organizations and laws. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
A law signed by President Gerald Ford on November 29, 1975. This law made it mandatory for all public schools to give free public education to children with disabilities with the federal funding the school receives. This law also requires schools to develop a personalized education program for the child and to educate the children with disabilities in the same environment in which they teach non-disabled kids. -
Protect Handicapped Child Act
This act gave parents more involvement in the nourishment of their children’s individualized education plan. This progressed the movement for a better education for children with disabilities. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
This act essentially prevents discrimination towards people with disabilities in areas such as transportation and employment along with other areas. It was a huge step in the lives of disabled people and in providing them with a normal lifestyle by guaranteeing equal opportunities. -
No Child Left Behind Act
This act required schools to be held responsible for the performance of all students including those with disabilities. This ensured schools were ensuring all students' success and left no room for discrimination to be present.
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