Guest guest Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 ...don't know anything about the act...I'm a west coaster... but just wanted to say how great it is to hear how good is doing!!! And by the way...Oobi gives me the creeps...heehee!!! (I also have a 2 yr old!!) ~ANGEL~ Mom to 11 Mosaic Down Syndrome/Hirschsprung's Disease Lance 16, Tyler 12, 9 Jaeda 8 & Shayne 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 - When was the FAPE instituted and when (what year) was the Mills vs. Board of Education D.C. Darlene " Those who say it can't be done are usually interrupted by those doing it. The human spirit can overcome ANY obstacle in the way of a dream. " FAPE Hello- I hope everyone is doing well. It has been quit a while since I have posted anything. I have been busy going back to college for my Special Education degree. I was wondering if anyone remembers Mills v. Board of Education of D.C., I am researching it for one of my classes. It was the beginning for Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Obviously I know what this means, but I was wondering if anyone that remembers when it happened, how it made them feel and how it changed their lives. If someone would share with me their reactions that would be great. Just to update all of you who don't remember or know me I am 24years old and mother to who is now 2. is doing very well, she definately has that independent terrible two thing going on, but not all the time! seems to be really into the Lion King, babies and Oobi! This summer she learned how to go down the slide by herself and she learned her colors! My husband is also going to college for Graphic Design and should be finished in May! Our lives are busy but I wouldn't change if for anything! Thanks for anyone who replys to this. Peace,Love, & Happiness, Bruckner, Mommy to Won't you please consider adding your personal story on the MDS website today? http://www.mosaicdownsyndrome.com ************************************************* Become a member of IMDSA at http://www.imdsa.com ************************************************* MDS MESSAGE BOARD - http://www.mosaicdownsyndrome.com/discus ************************************************* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 FAPE became law in 1975 (PL 94-142, which has since been renamed IDEA). Mills was early 70's -- maybe 1971? If I'm not mistaken, Mills was the case where a disproportionate number of students with special needs in Washington, D.C. were being expelled from the public schools and the Supreme Court said that was a no-no. I'll have to check my notes to be sure, though. Sometimes I get Parc and Mills mixed up, but I believe Parc was in Pennsylvania (I believe PARC actually stands for Pennsylvania Association of Retarded Citizens). It was also in the early 70's, though, I believe. cakj FAPE Hello- I hope everyone is doing well. It has been quit a while since I have posted anything. I have been busy going back to college for my Special Education degree. I was wondering if anyone remembers Mills v. Board of Education of D.C., I am researching it for one of my classes. It was the beginning for Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Obviously I know what this means, but I was wondering if anyone that remembers when it happened, how it made them feel and how it changed their lives. If someone would share with me their reactions that would be great. Just to update all of you who don't remember or know me I am 24years old and mother to who is now 2. is doing very well, she definately has that independent terrible two thing going on, but not all the time! seems to be really into the Lion King, babies and Oobi! This summer she learned how to go down the slide by herself and she learned her colors! My husband is also going to college for Graphic Design and should be finished in May! Our lives are busy but I wouldn't change if for anything! Thanks for anyone who replys to this. Peace,Love, & Happiness, Bruckner, Mommy to Won't you please consider adding your personal story on the MDS website today? http://www.mosaicdownsyndrome.com <http://www.mosaicdownsyndrome.com> ************************************************* Become a member of IMDSA at http://www.imdsa.com <http://www.imdsa.com> ************************************************* MDS MESSAGE BOARD - http://www.mosaicdownsyndrome.com/discus <http://www.mosaicdownsyndrome.com/discus> ************************************************* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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