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First School for Blind
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t951TxqzMxk
This was for students who were blind and visually impaired with multiple disabilities. -
American School for the Deaf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUZb75TlCrg
First permanent school for students that are hard of hearing. They created an environment of equality and diversity to eliminate discrimination for deaf students. -
Parc vs. Commonwealth of Pennsylavania
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtFmp3XduaQ
This allowed free public education for children with mental retardation. Children who had not attained an educational level of age 5 were denied access in public school. -
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM3VKnGbAPE
This prohibited discrimination on the basis of a disability in federally funded programs to include employment and financial assistance. -
Education for all Handicapped Children Act
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4Xzvafi-Pg
Free public education was accessible to all Handicapped children regardless of the age and disability. -
Rowley vs. Board of Education
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD5vFjrmKYo
This allowed free and appropriate public education that provided instruction and supportive services to help students benefit educationally instead of achieving full potential. This was from denying the use of an interpreter. -
Honig vs DOE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbndmSCUS6I
This occurred from the suspension of a child for violent and disruptive behavior. The school have limited rights to suspend students with disabilities. It has to be determined if the behavior was caused by the disability. -
American Disability Act
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aiFVhXSvgc
This prohibited discrimination against disabled individuals in different areas. Everything was accessible to them in public areas and programs. -
Individual with Disability Education Act
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XMndYNEGFA
This provided free appropriate education and made sure special education and related services were provided as needed. Children were allowed to receive early intervention services. -
Assistive Technology Act
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErKczlJlrkk
This act required states to provide devices to assist the disabled with their needs. It allowed them access to be fully integrated in basic classrooms.