Helena Devereux

Helena Trafford Devereux (February 2, 1885 – November 17, 1975) is an American educator who founded the Devereux Foundation. She is considered a pioneer in the field of special education.In 1912, Devereux 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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