Helena Devereux
Female, Deceased Person
1885 – 1975
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Who was Helena Devereux?
Helena Trafford Devereux is the founder of The Devereux Foundation and is considered a pioneer in the field of special education. In 1912, she began the first Devereux School for Exceptional Children in her home with less than $100. Today, more than 6,000 Devereux staff provides services to tens of thousands of children, adolescents, adults, and their families in 11 states and millions more across the country through public education and prevention programs each year.
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- Born
- Feb 2, 1885
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Nov 17, 1975
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on July 23, 2013
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