Take That First Step (Southern Regional Education Board, 1968)

This film explores the needs of and opportunities for "exceptional children," those with developmental delays or physical challenges. It was produced as a recruitment tool to encourage high school and college students to consider working in special education as a career.

Learn more about this film and search its transcript at NLM Digital Collections: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/ 9918228079206676

Learn more about the National Library of Medicine's historical audiovisuals program at: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/collectio...
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