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Opening of the School for the Death that increased inclusion
In Hartford Connecticut, the American school for the death was started. The rationale for selecting this event and including it on the timeline is because the school was the first in the United States and was dedicated to enhancing the inclusion of the students who had a disability. -
Compulsory Laws on Special Education Reviewed
Exclusions of students with disabilities from the compulsory education laws were addressed. The Massachusetts supreme judicial court ruled indicated that no need to instruct students with disabilities since they have difficulties in taking care of themselves. -
Shift in Special Education to Prevent Discrimination Practices
The case of Beattie v. the Board of Education addressed discriminatory practices within the American schools. The case addressed how some special needs students would be eligible to be expelled from their school because of drooling and facial abnormalities. The continued discrimination that students with disabilities faced and had no protection from it were addressed. -
Civil Rights Championed in Special Education Schools
Brown v. Board of Education. The case addressed the need to end segregation across American schools, which was crucial to the students with disabilities. -
Elementary & Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA)
The passage of elementary and secondary education act enabled schools to begin acquiring the federal money for the public education, which included institutions for students with disabilities. Students with disabilities benefited -
Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 helped special education to enjoy rights and access programs without restrictions. -
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act
The Education for All Handicapped Children act was signed and started being applied. President Gerald Ford used the Act to increase privilege for special education students. The Act was later changed to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). -
Americans With Disabilities Act(ADA)
The signing of Americans With Disabilities Act(ADA) by President Bush ensured the Americans with disabilities were granted equal opportunities like other people, which increased inclusion. -
Amendments on Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Amendments were done to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that influenced increase in people's access to public education -
No Child Left Behind Act
No Child Left Behind Act was passed during reign of President Bush and addressed participation on the statewide assessments by learners who have disabilities.