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Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet founded the first American institution for disabilities. After this, 28 out of 33 states opened asylums. The average age of those in the asylums was 22, and children were not getting enough support.

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Samuel Gridley Howe fights to get funding for school for the disabled in Massachusetts.

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Samuel receives funding for teaching and training disabilities in Boston

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The two solutions created by Americans was sterilization and segregation. This caused institutionalization where there was abuse, horrible living conditions and inappropriate teaching.

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There begins to be more support. Special education classes get added into schools. However, it was poorly run and contained unenthusiastic teachers. The teacher's wants were favored over the needs of the children.

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John F. Kennedy decides to "combat mental retardation". This gave more support for children with disabilities.

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Schools must provide free appropriate education for all students.

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The first Federal legislation to advance opportunities of children with disabilities. 1973 Rehabilitation Act. This called for equality in activities and made sure proper facilities were in place.

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The Education of all Handicapped Children Act. The name later changed to Individuals with Disabilities and Education Act in 1990. This mandated free and appropriate education for students with disabilities.

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Clinton signed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments. This would strengthen the performance and achievement of students with disabilities.

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No Child Left Behind get passed. Students with disabilities are included in school accountability systems because of the fear that they will be ignored otherwise.

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There are appropriate facilities and mentors. WE have accommodations, assessments, and great programs to enhance learning. ADA Amendments Act helps us to know what constitutes a disability.

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1. Do we think that children with disabilities are as included as they should be? I remember seeing a lot of bullying when I was in middle and high school. Do we still face challenges today? What are they?

2. These important parts of history have shaped the way special education looks like today, but do we think teachers feel more pressure because of this?