This document outlines the major milestones in the development of special education in the Philippines from 1902 to 2004. Some of the key events include the establishment of the Philippine Association for the Deaf in 1926, the first school for the deaf opening in Samar in 1956, and the passage of the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons in 1992 to promote the rights of people with disabilities. The document shows how special education has expanded over the decades through the opening of programs, passage of laws, and establishment of organizations focused on serving people with special needs.

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)