77:. She began her education at an education centre for people with disabilities, before she started to attend a mainstream school, from which she graduated with the highest honours. The time at the mainstream school made her realize the lack of knowledge among teachers, and the importance of systematic training of teachers. In 1997 she got involved in disabled people's organizations, and founded the
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