History of Special Education in the Philippines

6.  In 1902, the interest
to educate Filipino
Children was
expressed through...

8.  1926 – 1949
Philippine Association for the Depth
(PAD).
 1956
The first Samar institute for teaching
the depth.
 1957
Department of Education created
the Special Education Section.

9.  1958
The American Foundation for
overseas blind open it’s regional office in
Manila.
 1960
Some private Colleges & Universities
started to open special education
cources in their graduate school.

10.  1962
Training of Teachers at University of
the Philippines.
1. Hearing Impairment
2. Mental Retardation
3. Mental Giftedness

15.  Republic Act No. 5250
An Act Establishing a ten year
Teaching training programs for teachers
of special and exceptional children.
 Presidential Decree No. 603
In 1975 known as the Child and Youth
Welfare Code was enacted.
 Presidential Decree No. 1509
In 1978, created the National
Commission Concerning Disable Persons
(NCCDP). It was renamed as National
Council for the welfare of Disable Person
(NCWDP).

16.  Batas Pambansa Bilang 232
Also known as Education Act of 1982.
The State shall promote the right of every
individual to relevant quality education
regardless of sex, age, breed, socio-economics
status, physical and mental
condition, social and ethnic origin,
political and other affiliations.

17.  Batas Pambansa Bilang 344
In 1983, The Accessibility Law. An Act
to Enhance the Mobility of Disabled
Persons.
 Republic Act No. 6759
In 1989, The Law declared August 1 of
each year as “ White Cane Safety Day”
in the Philippines.

18.  Republic Act No. 7610
In 1992, The Law is An act providing
for Strong Deterrence and Special
Protection against Child Abuse,
Exploitation and discrimination.
 Presidential Proclamation No. 361
In 2000, set new dates for the National
Disabilty Prevention and Rehabilitation.
 Republic Act No. 9288
In 2004, known as The Newborn
Screening Act of 2004.”

19.  Republic Act No. 9288
In 2004, known as The Newborn
Screening Act of 2004.”
 Magna Carta for Disabled Persons
(Republic Act No. 7277)