First school in America for students with a disability

NEA recognizes the need for teachers of children with disabilities

Starts training program for teachers of students who are gifted

UCP is founded. I worked with children last year with CP. Special children who loved to learn. I miss all of them.

Made recommendations for funding for special education

Signed by Lyndon B Johnson and seen as a step toward expanding education for children with disabilities

Replaced the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This legislation extended and overhauled the system to allow grants to states. These grants were used for vocational rehab, and for more access and oversight of these programs.

Established the right for all children to have access to an education

Required schools to provide access and individualized education to students with disabilities

IDEA is re-authorized