HISTORY OF SPECIAL EDUCATION QUIZ

Who is considered one of the earliest advocates for children with disabilities, particularly in the United States?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Helen Keller

• Thomas Gallaudet

• John Dewey

What major U.S. law was passed in 1975 that ensured children with disabilities had the right to a free and appropriate public education?

• The Rehabilitation Act

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• The Special Education Act

Which landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, decided in 1954, set the stage for the desegregation of schools, influencing how children with disabilities would be included in mainstream education.

• Brown vs. Board of Education

• Plessy vs. Ferguson

• Mills vs. Board of Education

• Tinker vs. Des Moines

Before the 20th century, how were children with disabilities typically treated in many parts of the world?

• They were educated in specialized schools.

• They were often placed in regular classrooms with no special accommodations.

• They were given higher priority in schooling than other children.

• They were often excluded from educational opportunities and placed in institutions.

What was the name of the first federal law passed to ensure students with disabilities had access to public education?

• Education for All Handicapped Children Act

• No Child Left Behind Act

• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

• The Disability Rights Act