History Of Special Education By peggyoconnell Jan 10, 1864 Galludet College established in Washington DC First school dedicated to the teaching of deaf college students. Jan 1, 1896 First Special Education Classes held in Rhode Island Aug 10, 1922 The International Council for the Education of Exceptional Children is organized Jan 1, 1933 FDR Elected as President First disabled president elected to the United States Jan 1, 1940 Autism recognized as a severe disablity Jan 1, 1975 PL 94-142 - The Education for all Handicapped Children Act Passes Jan 1, 1997 Advocate successful in ammending IDEA to include Children ith Learning Difference included in state wide assessments. Jan 1, 2010 President Kennedy recognizes Mental Retardation as and issue of National Significance May 20, 2010 IUTR Program starts at IUPUI empowering 10 WW Fellows to attain Special Ed Certification