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American School for the Deaf in Hartford Connecticut
American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut was founded by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and was the first school for the deaf in the U. S. This exceptional institution was a model for others and trained many educators and also allowed deaf people to become educators. Link text -
First Compulsory Education Law
The Compulsory Education Law is passed in Rhode Island – This law mandates education for all children. It wasn't until 1918 that this law was passed in all of the states. -
The Columbia Institution for the Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind
The Columbia Institution for the Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind was founded. This institution would eventually lead to the creation of the Gallaudet University.
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Association of Medical Officers of American Institutions for Idiotic and Feebleminded Persons is formed
Through multiple name changes, it becomes known as The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities). This is a worldwide organization devoted the understanding and advocating for all persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. -
The Council for Exceptional Children is formed
This professional organization is comprised of educators interested in furthering the understanding and education of students with disabilities. The Council advocates for all children with exceptionalities.
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Autism is first described
Dr. Leo Kanner first described autism as early infantile autism. He developed the first child psychiatry clinic in the United States and later served as Chief of Child Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Hospital. -
Brown vs. The Board of Education
This law stated that it was unconstitutional for states to have separate schools for black and white students. This landmark case ended segregation in schools and was a huge victory for the Civil Rights Movement. -
Camp Shriver is formed
Eunice Kennedy Shriver starts Camp Shriver at her home in Maryland to provide sports opportunities for children with intellectual disabilities; this would lead toward the development of Special Olympics. -
The First Special Olympics Summer Games
The First Special Olympics Summer Games are held at Soldier Field in Chicago. It is now the largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
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PARC vs. Pennsylvania
Provides for free and equal education to students with disabilities. Prior to this case, students who had reached the age of 8 but were working at the level of a 5 year old could be denied a free public education. -
The Rehabilitation Act
The Rehabilitation Act extends vocational rehabilitation services and training programs; Section 504 extends civil rights to those with disabilities; it now includes those who are severely disabled. -
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act
Also known as PL94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children provides for equal access to children with mental and physical disabilities, along with one free meal per day; requires evaluation with parent input; gives parents the right to dispute decisions. -
The Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on a person's disability; public accommodations now need to be accessible to persons with disabilities; reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. -
IDEA
The Education of All Handicapped Children Act is amended and becomes the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), furthering the educational opportunities for children with disabilities -
Healthy Athletes Program
The Healthy Athletes Program is initiated by Special Olympics to help provide health care to millions of athletes worldwide. Special Olympics is now the largest worldwide provider of health care serving persons with intellectual disabilities. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
This reauthorization of IDEA mandates that equity, accountability and excellence is present in schools and classrooms for all children with disabilities; includes changes to the IEP, Due Process, and student discipline.
