Walt Disney hired SRI to analyze locations, attendance patterns, and the economic feasibility for his theme park concept. On SRI’s recommendation, Disney selected Anaheim, California for Disneyland, which opened in 1955 and today is visited by millions from around the world.
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Office of Special Education Programs extends SRI’s funding for the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems
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