History of Special Education by https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu en-us 2025-09-07 03:56:58 UTC 2025-09-07 04:27:12 UTC hello@padlet.com 1817 lau2192102 https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3571999729 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.

]]> 2025-09-07 04:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3571999729 1846 lau2192102 https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3572000258 Samuel Gridley Howe fights to get funding for school for the disabled in Massachusetts.

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]]> 2025-09-07 04:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3572000432 Two Solutions for Disabilities lau2192102 https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3572002020 The two solutions created by Americans was sterilization and segregation. This caused institutionalization where there was abuse, horrible living conditions and inappropriate teaching.

]]> 2025-09-07 04:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3572002020 20th Century lau2192102 https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3572002356 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.

]]> 2025-09-07 04:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3572002356 1962 lau2192102 https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3572003089 John F. Kennedy decides to "combat mental retardation". This gave more support for children with disabilities.

]]> 2025-09-07 04:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3572003089 1972 lau2192102 https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3572003218 Schools must provide free appropriate education for all students.

]]> 2025-09-07 04:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3572003218 1973 lau2192102 https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3572004345 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.

]]> 2025-09-07 04:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3572004345 1975-1990 lau2192102 https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3572004807 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.

]]> 2025-09-07 04:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3572004807 1997 lau2192102 https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3572005035 Clinton signed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments. This would strengthen the performance and achievement of students with disabilities.

]]> 2025-09-07 04:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3572005035 Special Education Today! lau2192102 https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3572006386 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.

]]> 2025-09-07 04:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3572006386 2001 lau2192102 https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3572006695 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.

]]> 2025-09-07 04:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3572006695 Two Questions lau2192102 https://padlet.com/lau2192102/melqlde1ma178qtu/wish/3572008511

  • 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?

  • 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?

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