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American School for the Deaf | April 15, 1817

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American School for the Deaf | April 15, 1817

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Founded in Hartford, Connecticut, this was the first school for disabled children anywhere in the Western Hemisphere. The school was established using sign language from the start and continues to educate daef and hard of hearing students.

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The Supreme Court made a decision where it was legal to segregate individuals and have separate facilities as long as they are equal. The intention of this case was to address racial segregation; however, it later affected the education for children with disabilities.

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Brown v. Board of Education | May 17, 1954

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Brown v. Board of Education | May 17, 1954

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This Supreme Court case overturned the decision made by Plessy v. Ferguson. This case fought for the desegregation of all public school systems in the US and separate but equal was unconstitutional. This case encouraged the formation of many advocacy groups to inform the public of the needs of special education programs.

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Mills v. Board of Education of District of Columbia | August 1, 1972

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Mills v. Board of Education of District of Columbia | August 1, 1972

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In this case the Board of Education of District of Columbia denied access to education for students who had special needs. This ruling made it unlawful for the Board of Education to deny those individuals access to publicly funded educational opportunities.

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Landmark case Mills v. Board of Education D.C.

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Education for All Handicapped Children Act | 1975

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Education for All Handicapped Children Act | 1975

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Children with disabilities were not allowed access to public education. Through this act it enabled public education to all students, regardless of the cost. All of the schools receive federal funding to provide equal access to children with disabilities.

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Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley | June 28, 1982

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Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley | June 28, 1982

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This Supreme Court case concerned the interpretation of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Amy Rowley was a deaf student whose school refused to provide her with sign language interpreter.

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Handicapped Children's Protection Act | 1985

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Handicapped Children's Protection Act | 1985

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This act gave parents of children with disabilities more involvement in the development of their child's individual education plan (IEP).

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Americans with Disabilities Act | July 26, 1990

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Americans with Disabilities Act | July 26, 1990

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This act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in areas such as employment, transportation, communications and etc. It promises people with special needs will have the same rights as everybody else.

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Overcoming the Challenges People with Disabilities Face

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No Child Left Behind Act | January 8, 2002

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No Child Left Behind Act | January 8, 2002

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This act was designed to establish state academic standards and state testing systems in each state that meet federal requirements.

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Individuals with Disabilities Act Reauthorization | 2004

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Individuals with Disabilities Act Reauthorization | 2004

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This act ensures services to all children with disabilities. Individuals with Disabilities Act monitors early intervention, special education and other services to children of many ages. The reauthorization made many changes including the IEP, due process and student discipline.

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IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: History and Summary