-
Early School for Deaf
One of the early initiatives in special education was the opening of the American School For The Deaf. The School was open in the year of 1917. The school was open in Hartford, Connecticut. It provided special educational services for the deaf and hard of hearing students. It also opened the path for other schools to open during that time. ASD School Website -
The Arc
The Arc was founded in 1950 by parents who believed that their children with special disabilities should be included in the community just like everyone else. The Arc is an organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It supports their full inclusion and participation in the community. -
Early Influences in Special Education
The Brown v. Board of Education court case had a significant impact for individuals with disabilities. It set the path for future laws that would help protect the rights of people with disabilities. For example, it paved the path to public education to individuals with disabilities. -
Learning Disabilities of America
LDA was an organization that was formed by parents and teachers. LDA is the voice for people with learning disabilities of all ages. It educates and empowers individuals with disabilities, family and teachers. LDA advocates and protects the rights of people with disabilities.
LDA -
ESEA Public Law
The Elementary and Secondary Educational Act (ESEA) provided funding and support to families of low income to help them get access to high-quality education programs. Also, students in disadvantaged communities were able to receive free and reduced lunch. Children in need of additional support could also benefit from public school education programs. -
Vocational Rehabilitation Act
The VRA bans discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs that are federally funded. Section 504 prohibits organizations and employers from denying the access to an equal opportunity to receive program benefits and services. -
Mainstream Classrooms
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) was also knows as the Mainstreaming Law. Children with disabilities were able to attend mainstream classes, this means that they were in regular education classrooms. IEP's were now in place so that each student with disabilities could get the help they need in class. -
Education of the Handicapped
The Education of the Handicapped Act Amendment was created to provide services to infants and toddlers with disabilities. It offered financial help to implement intervention services at an early age. this was an amendment made to the Education of Handicapped Act to include infants and toddlers with disabilities. -
Americans with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act is a civil rights law that protects individuals with disabilities in many public sectors, such as employment, telecommunications, and transportation. This law ensures that people with disabilities get the same opportunities. Employers must provide accommodations to employees with disabilities. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires that regular education teachers to be part of the IEP team.Students with disabilities can now be part of the statewide and district assessments. It makes sure that students with disabilities have access to the general education curriculum.
IDEA