During the 19th century in the U.S., people with disabilities were

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During the 19th century in the U.S., people with disabilities were often labeled as "idiots" or "lunatics" and placed in institutions. Asylums and almshouses were the primary options for people with disabilities, and they were often subjected to inhumane treatment and living conditions. While some families did care for their disabled family members at home, this was not the norm, and care at home was often very difficult due to lack of resources and support. Special education did not become widespread in the U.S. until much later in the 20th century. People with disabilities were also not typically forced to work, but if they were able to work, they were often paid very little or not at all.

During the 19th Century in the U