, Founded by Valentin Haüy (1745-1822) to educate blind students, the National Institute was the first school of its kind. Valentin Haüy was a pioneering figure in the field of education and accessibility for the blind. His interest in their welfare was sparked by a chance encounter with a...
temperance reform, and education. In manyconstituenciesthere was evidence ofNonconformistgrievances against the Balfour-engineerededucation actof 1902 that had abolished the school boards, transferred educational responsibilities to the all-purpose local authorities, and...