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1. 1953.8.5 - Deaf Ears… An Editorial

   This article from our Children's Voice Vol. V - Issue No. 1, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in March 1953, announces that the Brydges-Steingut Bill introduced to aid the mental retardation community and address institutionalization, was killed by the Legislative Committee.

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2. 1953.8.7 - AHRC Legislation Killed in Committee

   This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. V - Issue No. 1, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in March 1953, breaks down the AHRC's requested amendments to the Education Law, also known as the Brydges-Steingut Bill.

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3. 1954.8.10 - Memo to the Board of Directors Re: Education Legislation

   Memorandum sent to the A.H.R.C. Board of Directors from Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing possible legislation to be introduced by the Democratic party in 1955.

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4. 1954.8.4 - Governor Sends Special Message on Part of AHRC Legislative Program

   This article featured in Our Children's Voice Vol. VI - Issue No. 1, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in April 1954, announces legislation introduced to implement Governor Dewey's call for experimental classes for children with an I.Q. under 50, as well as an appropriation of funds to establish said classes.

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5. 1955.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. VI - Issue No. 4

   Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; Officials at First Manhattan Workshop Opening, Changes in Education and Mental Hygiene Laws Urged, The Last Pilgrimage?, National Retarded Children's Week Features Public Education, Officia...

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6. 1955.8.3 - Changes in Education and Mental Hygiene Laws Urged

   This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. VI - Issue No. 4, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in January 1955, discusses the AHRC's fight for more extensive revisions of the laws dealing with mentally retarded children, including details on the six bills introduced.

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7. 1956.5.1 - 1956 Annual Dinner, New York City

   Stanley Steingut, Vice Chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee on Mental Retardation, pictured speaking at the Association's 1956 Annual Dinner at the New York City Astor Hotel, where he was honored with the Community Service Award. Exact date of photograph unknown.

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8. 1956.8.14 - Chapter Bulletin # 2 - 1956

   Chapter Bulletin # 2 discusses the 1956 legislative program of the AHRC. It gives an overview of each bill and recommends the bills of highest importance. Bulletin distributed to Chapters on February 8, 1956.

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9. 1956.8.15 - Memo to the AHRC Board of Directors Re: The Legislative Program Efforts

   Memo to the A.H.R.C. Board of Directors from Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, detailing their current legislative program efforts.

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10. 1956.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. VIII - Issue No. 2

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; Reforms Insituted at Wassaic Report Says, 24 Chapters Participate in State Convention, Child Health Day Statement Includes Retarded, and ... And Where are the Mentally Retarded?

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11. 1957.2.7 - MEMORANDUM # 2 - Legislation for Mentally Retarded New York State

    Memo written by Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director giving an update on recently introduced legislation pertaining to Education and Mental Hygiene Law.

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12. 1957.2.8 - MEMORANDUM # 3 - Legislation for Mentally Retarded New York State

    Memo written by Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, giving an update on the introduction of S. 132 A. 182 which seeks to enlarge the scope of the Joint Legislative Committee on Mental Retardation to include mental health and to change its name to Joint Legislative Committee on Mental Health and Mental Retardation.

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13. 1957.2.9 - MEMORANDUM # 5 - Legislation for Mentally Retarded New York State

    Memo written by Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, giving a status update on recently introduced legislation pertaining to Education Law and Mental Hygiene Law.

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14. 1957.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. VIII - Issue No. 4

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; AHRC Urges $2M Research Institute for Mental Retardation, What's in a Name?, Second Rate Citizens, Fineson Urges Increased Services at Board of Education Budget Hearing, Retarded Children's...

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15. 1957.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. IX - Issue No. 1

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; A Forward Step, The Greatest Hope, The Dream World, OVR Grant, AHRC Reorganization, and Legislature Passes 9 Bills for Mentally Retarded.

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16. 1957.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. IX - Issue No. 2

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; 'Round and 'Round, "The Teacher's Point of View", Children's Bureau Maps Project for Retarded, State Convention Hails $25,000 Research Insititute Study, and Direct to You.

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17. 1957.8.4 - Our Children's Voice Vol. IX - Issue No. 3

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; School Districts Lag on Classes for Trainable, Education for Retarded Over 17 Asked, N.I.M.H. Outlines Research Findings, Research Accomplishments in Mental Retardation, Long Range Study of...

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18. 1958.8.8 - Legislature Passes 9 Bills for Mentally Retarded

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. IX - Issue No. 1, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in March 1958, discusses a series of bills affecting the mentally retarded, including vital changes to the Education Law.

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19. 1959.2.1 - Legislative and Governor's Commissions Report

    Published by the National Association for Retarded Children in March 1959, this report breaks down the concerns with State legislation and programming for the mentally retarded.

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20. 1959.2.3 - Legislative Bulletin # 2 - 1959

    Legislative bulletin published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc.. Legislative Bulletin # 2 outlines current bills introduced at the request of the Joint Legislative Committee and the Association, pertaining to education, mental hygiene, and insurance. Distributed February 16, 1959.

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21. 1959.2.6 - Legislative Bulletin # 5 - 1959

    Legislative bulletin published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. Legislative Bulletin # 5 outlines bills both signed and vetoed by the governor. Attached to a memorandum from the Executive Chamber of Nelson A. Rockefeller, announcing the disapproval of Senate bill Int. 573, No. 3362, which sought to amend the Education Law, in relation to special classes for children with retarded mental development, mandating schools to ...

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22. 1959.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XI - Issue No. 1

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; Two Steps Backward, New York City School Board Wins Suit, Joint Legislative Committee Holds Public Hearing, Mandatory Legislation for Children with IQ Under 50 Highlights AHRC Program, Guar...

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23. 1959.8.7 - Joint Legislative Committee Holds Public Hearing

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XI No. 1, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in January 1959 discusses the fight for mandated education for all retarded.

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24. 1960.2.1 - Association President Robert Wagner at Meeting

    Association President Robert Wagner with the Chief Legislators of his time, Stanley Steingut and Earl Brydges. Exact date and location of photograph unknown.

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25. 1960.2.4 - Legislative Bulletin # 1 - 1960

    Legislative bulletin published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children. Legislative Bulletin # 1 gives an overview of Joint Legislative Committee bills, A.H.R.C. bills, with a focus on Education Law.

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26. 1960.2.5 - Legislative Bulletin # 2 - 1960

    Legislative bulletin published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children. Legislative Bulletin # 2 gives an overview of bills that have been introduced by the Joint Legislative Committee and others, with a focus on Education Law.

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27. 1960.2.6 - Legislative Bulletin # 4 - 1960

    Legislative bulletin published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. Legislative Bulletin # 4 gives a summary of legislative and other action taken in Albany during the 1960 legislative session.

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28. 1960.5.1 - Assemblyman Stanley Steingut Receives Award

    Assemblyman Stanley Steingut was presented with an Award of Honor in recognition of his efforts throught the Joint Legislative Committee for the cause of retarded children. Presented by Michael Falk, President of the Welfare League Letchworth Village on December 3, 1960.

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29. 1960.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XII - Issue No. 1

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; Governor Proposes Aid to Retarded, Must the Interdepartmental Health Resources Board Go?, State Convention Demands Total Program for Retarded, Mental Retardation Program Before the Legislat...

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30. 1960.8.10 - Mental Retardation Program Before Legislature

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XII - Issue No. 1, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in February 1960 discusses proposed law amendments and bills introduced by the Joint Legislative Committee.

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31. 1960.8.14 - Madatory Classes for Trainable: Governor Signs Bill

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XII - Issue No. 2, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in June 1960 details the passing of Section 4406 (Education Law), which mandates special classes in public schools for mentally retarded children with an IQ under 50.

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32. 1960.8.18 - Carlino for Study: Backs AHRC Request

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XIII - Issue No. 3, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in September 1960 qutoes Speaker Joseph Carlino, in his support for for the AHRC proposed study into the relationship of the State departments relating to mental retardation.

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33. 1960.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XII - Issue No. 2

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; Mandatory Classes for Trainable, Text of Law Mandating Special Classes for Trainable Children, Income Tax Exemption for Retarded Child in State Institution, AHRC Issues Lawyers Guide on Wil...

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34. 1960.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XIII - Issue No. 3

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; Carlino for Study - Backs AHRC Request, We Propose A Study, Health and Hospital Council Established by Governor, Income Tax Exemption Modified, New Frontiers for the Mentally Retarded, Curr...

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35. 1960.8.7 - Governor Proposes Aid to Retarded

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XII - Issue No. 1, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in February 1960 highlights Governor Rockefeller's call for the immediate implementation of the previously passed bill, in which a research intitute for mental retardation was to be established.

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36. 1960.9.3 - After Meeting Discussion

    Stanley Steingut, Robert Wagner, and Earl Brydges stand talking after a meeting in 1960.

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37. 1961.2.1 - Legislative Bulletin # 2 - 1961

    Legislative bulletin published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. Bulletin #2 pertains to urgent legislation seeking to amend the Community Mental Health Services Act to permit the establishment of day trianing centers for mentally retarded, mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or epileptic individuals, too young or too old for school o rexcluded because they cannot fit into any special program.

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38. 1962.2.5 - Legislative Program for Retarded Makes Advances

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XV No. 2, published by the New York State Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in May 1962 reviews what has and has not passed in regards to proposed laws and regulations concerning the mentally retarded.

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39. 1962.8.4 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XV - Issue No. 2

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; Governor Rockerfeller Recommends 5-Yr Plan for Retarded, State Widens Aid for Retarded, 400,000 Infants to be Screened for PKU, Office of Mental Retardation Progress Report, and Legislat...

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40. 1962.8.6 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XV - Issue No. 4

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; Governor Promises Aid to Sheltered Workshops, Eliminate Insititution Fees - Aid Sheltered Workshops - Mandate PKU Testing Delagates Urge, President's Panel Reports on Mental Retardation,...

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