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  1. 1986.6.3 - The Introduction to Preventon Strategies

    A report by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc. Prevention Committee, submitted to the Board of Governors on October 23, 1986.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  2. 1986.6.4 - The Prenatal Diagnosis of the Fragile X Syndrome

    Paper presented in 1986 by researchers of the Institute for Basic Research for Mental Retardation. Printed from Gentetic Disorders and the Fetus.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  3. 1987.4.2 - A Promise Fullfilled

    Statement by Governor Mario Cuomo and Arthur Y. Webb, Commissioner OMRDD, announcing the closing of Willowbrook and what it symbolizes, September 17, 1987.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    A Promise Fullfilled
  4. 1987.4.8 - OMRDD Master Plan for the Closure of Rome Developmental Center

    This report by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developemntal Disabilities from May 1987 details the closure implementation process, historical perpective, and future plans for the Rome Developmental Center facility.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  5. 1987.4.9 - Rome D.C. Closure Correspondence

    Correspondence between NYSARC, Inc. President, David Lettmen and Governor Mario Cuomo regarding the plans for co-location after the closure of the Rome Developmental Center.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  6. 1987.6.1 - Prevention Action Plan

    The report of the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, written by Commissioner Arthur Webb, June, 1987.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  7. 1987.8.6 - Saratoga County ARC Week

    Proclamation signed by Saratoga Mayor Ellsworth Jones, proclaiming week of Feb 9th, 1987, Saratoga County ARC week.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Saratoga County ARC Week
  8. 1987.8.7 - ARC Awareness Week

    Proclamation signed by David Brenner, Oneonta City Mayor, proclaiming February 7-14 1987 as ARC Awareness week in Otsego County.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    ARC Awareness Week
  9. 1987.8.9 - A Message from the NYSARC, Inc. Prevention Committee…

    A memo about the three major categories of prevention of mental retardation. Exact date of distribution unknown.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  10. 1988.2.1 - Proclamation of Mental Retardation Awareness Week

    Framed original proclamation by New York State Governor Mario M. Cuomo, declaring February 7-14, 1988 as Mental Retardation Awareness Week in New York State.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Proclamation of Mental Retardation Awareness Week
  11. 1988.2.2 - Patients' Bill of Rights: A Survey of State Statutes

    Purpose of study: (1) to guage how correctly Congress estimated the extent states already had laws guaranteeing the proposed patients' rights; (2) to assist in the review of each state's statutes requested by the MHSA by indicating where amendments are needed to meet the section 501 guidelines; and 93) to indicate shortcomings in the section 501 list of rights and to facilitate further improvements in state laws by listing patients' rights grante...

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Patients' Bill of Rights: A Survey of State Statutes
  12. 1988.2.3 - 1987 in Review: Summary, Analysis and Commentary

    A critical review of the cases, issues and concerns intended to reflect the leading disability law, developments and trends for 1987. Published in MDLR Vol. 12, No.1, in 1988.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    1987 in Review: Summary, Analysis and Commentary
  13. 1988.2.5 - NYS Senate Standing Committee Annual Report

    This is a complete copy of the 1988 annual report of the NYS Senate Standing Committee on Mental Hygiene, written by Chairman Nicholas Spano.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  14. 1988.4.1 - OMRDD Syracuse Developmental Center Report

    A June 1988 report by Arthur Webb, Commissioner of the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities on the Syracuse Developmental Center. Select pages of this records have been made public.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  15. 1988.4.2 - The Welfare League Today. . . How We Work to Deserve Your Support

    A memorandum about the history and purpose of The Welfare League, a Chapter of the New York State Association for Retarded Children. This informational memo was printed November 19, 1988.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    D-3107_1
  16. 1988.7.3 - Making The Pilot Project Work: Essential Program Design Elements

    This issue paper discusses how to develop the cash assistance pilot program, issues that needed to be addressed, and provides sample forms. Developed for the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, August 1988.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  17. 1988.7.4 - Making the Pilot Project Work: The Role of the Family Agent

    This issue paper defines terms and explains the importance and roles of case managers. Developed for the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, August 1988.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  18. 1988.7.5 - Using Cash Assistance to Support Families: An Examination of Key Issues

    This issue paper covers topics ranging from family and community centered approaches, state-level efforts, and key administrative issues. Developed for the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, August 1988.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  19. 1988.7.6 - For the Love of Our Families, for the Sake of Us All

    A report on support services for families with members who have developmental disabilities, by the New Hampshire Family Support Task Force, December 1988.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  20. 1989.2.1 - Proclamation of Mental Retardation Awareness Week

    Governor Mario M. Cuomo proclaims February 7-14, 1989 as Mental Retardation Awareness Week.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    State of New York Executive Chamber
  21. 1989.2.16 - NYS Senate Standing Committee Annual Report

    This is a complete copy of the 1989 Annual Report of the NYS Senate Standing Committee on Mental Hygiene, written by Chairman Nicholas Spano.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  22. 1989.2.2 - NYSARC Parent and Volunteer Advocate Month in New York State

    Framed original proclamation by New York State Governor Mario M. Cuomo, declaring October 1989 as NYSARC Parent And Volunteer Advocate Month in New York State.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    NYSARC Parent and Volunteer Advocate Month in New York State
  23. 1989.2.3 - Framed Proclamation and Pen Commemorating the Approval of Senate Bill Number 4073-A

    An Act to amend the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act, in relation to the appointment of guardians for persons who are mentally retarded and developmentally disabled and repealing certain provisions of such act relating thereto.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Framed Proclamation and Pen Commemorating the Approval of Senate Bill Number 4073-A
  24. 1989.2.4 - Framed Proclamation and Pen Commemorating the Approval of Senate Bill Number 6374

    An Act to amend the Education Law and Family Court Act in relation to the provisions of special education services and programs for preschool children with handicapping conditions.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Framed Proclamation and Pen Commemorating the Approval of Senate Bill Number 6374
  25. 1989.6.4 - The Community Challenge: Moving to the Next Century

    A report by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities on research, prevention and clinical competence. Presented February 1989.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  26. 1989.7.1 - Comprehensive Support for Families: Final Report of the Family Partnership Program

    A report issued by the Department of Research, Policy and Program Development on a demonstration to assist families with developmentally disabled children. Written in 1989. Select pages of this record have been made public.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  27. 1990.1.2 - 1990 Mental Retardation Awareness Week

    Fact sheet published in February 1990, in association with Mental Retardation Awareness Week.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    1990 Mental Retardation Awareness Week
  28. 1990.2.13 - NYS Senate Standing Committee Annual Report

    This is a complete copy of the 1990 Annual Report of the NYS Senate Standing Committee on Mental Hygiene, written by Chairman Nicholas Spano.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  29. 1990.5.2 - Address Given Before "In Support of Families" Event

    Speech by Marc N. Brandt, Executive Director, New York State Association for Retarded Children, July 28, 1990.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  30. 1990.7.2 - Family Reimbursement Program

    This report by the NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities explains the family reimbursement program. Published in July, 1990.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  31. 1990.7.3 - National Survey of Family Support Services in Developmental Disablities

    This report breaks down the facts and findings on Family Support Services in each state. Published December 1990, by a university affiliated program in developmental disabilities, Institute for the Study of Developmental Disabilities.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  32. 1990.8.6 - Testimony on the Future of Existing State Developmental Centers

    NYSARC, Inc. Executive Director Marc N. Brandt testifies on the future of existing State Developmental Centers. Presented to the Senate Standing Committee on Mental Hygiene, May 3, 1990.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  33. 1991.1.2 - Mental Retardation Awareness Week Proclamation

    Gubernatorial Proclamation signed by Governor Mario Cuomo, declaring February 7-14, 1991 as Mental Retardation Awareness Week.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Mental Retardation Awareness Week Proclamation
  34. 1991.5.7 - Keynote Addresses Presented at 1991 NYS AAMR Conference

    Conference held in Tarrytown, NY, October 2-4, 1991. Keynote speakers include Elin M. Howe, Commissioner, OMRDD, Marc N. Brandt, Executive Director, New York State Association for Retarded Children, and Clarence J. Sundram, Chairman, Commission on Quality of Care.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  35. 1991.7.1 - Changing Paradigms

    Paper discussing the changing atmosphere and culture of community supports of citizens with disabilities. Published in 1991 by Human Services Institute.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Changing Paradigms
  36. 1991.7.3 - Personalized Supports Project: Innovation in Family Support in New York State: Evaluation and Research Report

    An evaluation and research survey of Family Support Services, produced by the Center on Human Policy at the Syracuse University in August, 1991. Select pages of this record have been made public.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  37. 1992.2.1 - Proclamation of Mental Retardation Awareness Week

    Framed original proclamation by New York State Governor Mario M. Cuomo, declaring February 7-14, 1992 as Mental Retardation Awareness Week in New York State.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Proclamation of Mental Retardation Awareness Week
  38. 1992.2.17 - NYS Senate Standing Committee Annual Report

    This is a complete copy of the 1992 Annual Report of the NYS Senate Standing Committee on Mental Hygiene, written by Chairman Nicholas Spano.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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  39. 1992.3.1 - Community League Wassaic Chapter - 40 Years of Advocacy

    In honor of 40 years of advocacy and volunteer services on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities, Community League Wassaic Chapter is hereby recognized by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, June 7, 1992.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Community League Wassaic Chapter - 40 Years of Advocacy
  40. 1992.6.1 - Strategic Plan for the Prevention of Disabilities

    A 1991-1992 progress report published by the New York State Department of Health. Select pages of this record have been made public.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

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