Essay, Research Paper: Special Education

Introduction
I am here
I am there
I am everywhere
Spread thin
So that my existence
My consistency
My reality
Can be denied
Mesmerized
Until I boil down to nothing
At the bottom of the pot
Anonymous with a disability
Disabilities affect every race, culture, sex, and religion. It is non-discriminatory. Almost everyone can think of someone they have come into contact with or are related to that has a disability, and we can all think of some torment or discrimination that has affected their life.
Past
Freak of nature
Demonic
Left to die or were killed
Thoughts changed
Institutionalize
Exclude
Asylum, prison, basement, attic
Feelings come to the surface
Sorry, allowed to exist but only as outcasts.
Handicap-origin
England
Turn of century
hand-de-cap
Laws come about
Became a part of society but were not encouraged or allowed to participate in an attempt to gain their independence.
Laws give way to independence
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Bill of right for disabled people-laws at the federal level
Qualified Handicapped individual- a person who with reasonable accommodations can perform the essential functions as required for employment or education.
Defined their rights
Employment
Architectural Transportation Barrier Compliance Board
Consequences for non-compliance
Established legal channels to handle this
Lead to Americans with Disabilities Act
Defined discrimination
Moved to include State and Local Govt.
Public Accommodations
Telecommunications
Enforcement
IDEA
Laws for education
Ensure a free and appropriate education
Ensure all rights are acknowledged
Help with financial burden
Ensure and access effectiveness of the program
Established and required IEP
IEP
Diagnosis
Services needed
Goals- long and short term
Defines who provides services needed
Conclusion
Today we have laws and they are enforced by strict guidelines.
Our society as a whole accepts and allows for inclusion although some individuals still look down on special individuals and poke fun at them.
Through education and exposure it is hoped that all of society will view each other as equal and unite.
The greatest injustice to any individual is treating everyone the same. Everyone is an individual and should be treated in a way that recognizes their individuality and should be provided all the supports needed for them to gain and maintain independence and equality without discrimination.