Special Education History | History of Special Ed in the U.S. - 0 views
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for nearly 200 years after the United States was established in 1776, little was done to advance the rights of its disabled students
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over 4.5 million children were denied adequate schooling before legislation to ensure equal education opportunities for special education children began in the early 1970s.
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once legislation began, a steady stream of mandates, laws and decisions presented special needs students with opportunities previously unheard of. Suddenly, the foundation of a quality, individualized education in an accepting, unrestricted environment made independent living an option.
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