CNN | August 27, 2012 | By Ben Mattlin
For many, back-to-school is a season of anticipation, nostalgia, and shopping. For me, it evokes memories of an unsung historical event: the integration of Harvard.
No, I’m not talking about racial integration; I’m talking about the full inclusion of students with disabilities.
When I entered Harvard College as a freshman in 1980, it happened to coincide with a new requirement — all institutions receiving federal funds had to become fully accessible under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
I was a 17-year-old lifelong wheelchair-user, born with a neurological condition called spinal muscular atrophy. I’d never walked or stood and my arms were weak as a baby’s. But, as my parents often said, there was nothing wrong with my head.
I had little awareness of the precedent I was setting.
Click HERE or on the image below to read more…
SMAHeadlines.com 
Hello, every time i used to check blog posts here
early in the morning, since i like to gain
knowledge of more and more.
Hi there colleagues, its wonderful post regarding teachingand entirely explained, keep it up all the time.
What’s up to every , since I am truly eager of reading this webpage’s post to be updated regularly.
It carries pleasant material.
Wonderful post however I was wondering if you could write a
litte more on this topic? I’d be very thankful if you could
elaborate a little bit more. Thank you!
Can you tell us more about this? I’d want to find out some additional information.