Scenarios about 'special needs'
Special needs refers to the additional requirements of individuals with physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional conditions that require specialized support. Throughout history, societal approaches to people with special needs have evolved from isolation and institutionalization toward inclusion, accessibility, and rights-based frameworks. In alternate history scenarios, different developments in medicine, social policy, or cultural attitudes toward disability can significantly alter the lived experiences and social integration of people with special needs.
What If Special Education Was Never Developed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where specialized educational services for students with disabilities never became formalized, profoundly altering the educational landscape and social inclusion for millions.