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The first disability school in the US was the American School for the Deaf, a permanent educational school for children that were deaf or hard of hearing. It laid the foundation for deaf education and helped make awareness for education specifically for children with disabilities. The school represented its dedication to giving children the education they deserved and allowed for more opportunities to be presented for individuals that were deaf or hard of hearing. https://youtu.be/dZvRVrXIgB8 -
This school was the first in the US for children that were blind or visually impaired. It opened gates to many opportunities for people that are visually impaired. The school allowed every child to learn, regardless of the challenges faced. As the institution expanded, it opened many more schools and tons of resources for people who were visually impaired.
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This project allowed for society to understand that not everyone can learn the same way. It also highlights that there is always a percentage of the school that has some sort of mental deficiency and need extra support. Cities such as Providence, Boston, Philadelphia, and NYC all created classes for students with mental deficiencies and influenced development for special education in the US. https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/issues/public-school-classes-mentally-deficient-children-1904/ -
This court case is extremely important and known for declaring racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. Oliver Brown filed a lawsuit after his daughter was denied entry into an "all-white school". Brown argued that segregated schools were not equal and therefore went against the equal protection clause. As this case went to the Supreme Court, it was ruled that separated schools are inherently unequal and allowed for the Plessy vs. Ferguson case to be overturned. -
This act was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, with the goal of providing equal access to education by offering funding and opportunity to low-income families. This would include free or reduced lunch, improvement of learning materials, teacher development funding, and more. This act was the first of many major federal involvements in education and set a foundation for more K-12 education acts to be passed. -
This was an act passed by Lyndon B. Johnson to strengthen and expand the access of higher education for all students. Students from low-income families were able to have access to loans, grants, work opportunities, and student resources that they could afford. This act increased college enrollment and equal opportunities for all students needing financial help. -
This act was passed to support individuals with disabilities in helping achieve independence with employment and every-day living. Passing this act established the start of disability rights. The federal government provided funding in programs to help individuals with disabilities to enter into the workforce. This act also prohibited any discrimination against individuals with disabilities in these programs. The act has since been improved and made more supportive towards those individuals. -
This act was passed to guarantee free public education for all children with disabilities. This is a vital act that ensured children with disabilities can have the education they deserve, one that fits their needs. This act also required children to have IEPs that addressed their specific needs and ways the schools can provide specific education access for those individuals. -
This act is a federal passed law that ensures free appropriate public education for all children with disabilities. This act replaced the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, improving its purpose and laws. It also highlighted the importance of not labeling people because of their disability, creating the "people-first" language. This act also developed programs for people with disabilities to prepare them for life after graduation. -
This act was passed by President Bush, requiring students with disabilities to take standardized assessments in order to see their academic progress in school. This act also tested the effectiveness of teaching and how curriculum could be improved to benefit both teachers and students. This act was getting lots of backlash from students being labeled as failures for not meeting the required passing score, which allowed for the act to be worked on and later improved. -
This act is an improvement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, strengthening the laws to improve effectiveness for children with disabilities. This improved act focused more on RTIs and strengthened the connect between general and special education, monitoring the progress of students with disabilities. It is more student focused and strives to improve outcomes for students with disabilities, both academically and inclusively.