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The CEC was a pioneer among organizations that stood up for rights of disabled students. In the areas of teacher support, inclusiveness promotion and the shaping of national special education policies, its role is very significant. For more information on CEC’s ongoing work and resources for educators, their official website is: https://exceptionalchildren.org/?srsltid=AfmBOoqMDJmpxGaGvFo2e5Dt5y4krvziE_0OnW746XeBc0QKX5hS7JF3 -
This landmark Supreme Court decision declared the practice of separating students of different races in public schools as unconstitutional. Moreover, it established the base for subsequent lawsuits which would guarantee that children with disabilities would also receive equal educational opportunities. The following video highlights the Brown v. Board of Education case and its lasting influence on inclusive education policies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1siiQelPHbQ -
The ESEA allocated federal money to enhance the schooling of children coming from poor families and also assisted children with disabilities, thereby making education more equitable. -
The 1972 revelation of the terrible conditions at Willowbrook State School caused a public outcry and subsequently led to reforms, which in turn initiated the trend towards the inclusive public education of the disabled children. Watch this 1972 investigative report by Geraldo Rivera that revealed the shocking conditions at Willowbrook State School and sparked national reform in special education: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_sYn8DnlH4 -
The civil rights law put an end to discrimination against people with disabilities in federal-funded programs. It opened the door for the incorporation of accessibility in educational institutions, professional environments, and municipal areas. For detailed information on Section 504 rights and responsibilities in education, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s official FAQ page: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html -
The EHA assured a free and suitable public education (FAPE) for every learner with disabilities. It brought about Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and the principle of least restrictive environment (LRE). -
The inclusion movement advocates for students with disabilities to be taught together with their able-bodied peers in regular classrooms. In this way, it contributes to the students’ sense of belonging, creates friendships among them, and provides access to the general curriculum. -
IDEA guarantees pupils with disabilities the provision of tailored teaching and associated services. It highlights the involvement of parents, the conduct of evaluations that are free from bias, and the provision of education in the most supportive setting possible. -
The NCLB legislation imposed stricter accountability measures on academic institutions and enforced the participation of disabled students in statewide testing along with the provision of necessary support for their academic success through appropriate accommodations. -
RTI and MTSS are methods for spotting and assisting the students with learning and behavior needs early on. They are in line with the IDEA’s emphasis on inclusion and prevention instead of exclusion. -
The changes made in 2004 provided educational services to infants, toddlers, and young adults who were making the transition from school to the adult world. It enables smooth transfers among educational settings in the least restrictive environment. -
The NCLB program which was the major education policy in the US for a decade was replaced by ESSA, thus giving the states more power to decide how to gauge the performance of their students. It also guarantees that all learners, regardless of their physical or mental disabilities, will have the same opportunity to get a good education.