Published: June 21, 2023
In 1972, the families of seven students with disabilities filed suit after the Board of Education of District of Columbia refused to provide to the students an adequate education. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that all students with disabilities must be given a public education, regardless of cost. This set a precedent for the provision of education services to children with severe disabilities. It’s worth noting that all seven plaintiffs were Black children, who are more likely to be labeled problematic, disruptive, or unteachable.
Resources
- Parents and Professionals Partnering for Children with Disabilities: A Dance That Matters - Janice Fialka. Written from both a parents and professionals point of view, this book draws upon the metaphor of dance to highlight the essential partnerships among teachers, administrators, support staff, and parents of children with disabilities. An interview with the author can be listened to here.
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