A chronology of special education in Queensland
1875-1900 | 1900-1925 | 1925-1950 | 1950-1975 | 1975-2000 | 2000-2009
1875-1900
1883
- John William Tighe established a workshop for visually impaired men and raised funds for the education of the visually impaired.
1888
- Financial support was provided to enable 13 children to attend the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute in Sydney.
1893
- A Blind, Deaf and Dumb School was established in Queensland, controlled by a committee chaired by Sir Charles Lilley. The school opened at Cornwall St, Annerley with 20 students.
1897
- The Blind School and the Deaf School were established as separate schools on the above site. Deaf and blind children were educated separately but housed together.