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1. 1948.1.1 - Article Titled, "Mothers Ask Guidance to Train Mentally Retarded Children"

   An article by The Post printed December 20, 1948, detailing Frances Noble and Ann Greenberg's story about creating the Association.

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2. 1948.1.2 - Original Ad Placed by Ann Greenberg

   The original ad placed by Ann Greenberg, when she reached out to mothers of retarded children in effort to start a nursery. Printed July 8, 1948.

   Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

   
3. 1950.1.2 - AHRC and The New York Times Advertisement of Services

   An educational advertisement of advocacy efforts and services provided by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children. Originally printed by The New York Times December 7, 1950.

   Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

   
4. 1950.1.3 - Letter from Ann Greenberg to Nathan Feder

   A several page letter written by Ann Greenberg to Nat Feder, detailing how it all started, who was by her side and reasoning in starting the association, and the services that were available at that time.

   Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

   
5. 1951.1.3 - Memorandum - Advocacy for Legislation

   Letter to the Chapter Publicity Committees from Joseph T. Weingold discussing the necessary enclosures and procedure in promoting and stimulating interest in legislation to be introduced into the New York State Assembly. Also included is the sample letter to be sent by Chapters to senators and assemblymen, expressing support of pending legislation.

   Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

   
6. 1951.2.3 - Legislation for the Mentally Retarded

   A statement regarding legislation for the February 1952 issue of the New York State Teachers Bulletin, written by Joseph Weingold.

   Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

   
7. 1951.8.14 - The Resolution that Died of Over-Politeness

   This article featured in Our Children's Voice Vol. 3 - Issue No. 2, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in April 1951, continues the discussion on Assembly Resolution No. 93, the struggles and advocacy to get it passed, and the reason it "died in the committee."

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8. 1951.8.17 - Inclusion of Retarded Under Federal Aid Program Demanded

   This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. 3 - Issue No. 3, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in August 1951, details the collaboration between AHRC and other orgnanizations, and their advocacy to pass a bill that would make enable states to make more adequate provisions for special services.

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9. 1952.8.11 - President's Message

   In this article from Our Children's Voice Vol. IV - Issue No. 3, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in September 1952, Association President Alexander Russotto speaks on the AHRC's primary tasks as an Organization, and what must continue to be accomplished in the future.

   Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

   
10. 1953.1.3 - Ann Greenberg: The Forgotten Children

    A story written about Ann Greenberg and the beginning of the Association for the Help of Retarded Children. Originally printed by New York Mirror. Exact date unknown.

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11. 1955.1.1 - Have You a Dear One in a State Institution or in a State Mental Hospital?

    Release distributed by the New York State Council for Retarded Children, Inc. discussing the proposed legislation on reimbursement rates and State Schools. Attached are letters written by Attorney, David Groberg, Chairman of the Committee on Legislation, sent to Lee C. Dowling, Director of the Joint Legislative Committee on Mental Retardation, asking him to reconsider the revision of the law pertaining to charges for the care of patients in insti...

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
12. 1955.6.1 - President Eisenhower Letter to NARC

    Letter from United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower to Martin Papish, President of the National Association for Retarded Children congratulating the organization on their efforts and accomplishments.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
13. 1955.8.6 - Memorandum in Support of the Proposed Amendments to the Education and Mental Hygiene Laws

    Memorandum submitted by the Association in support of proposed amendments to the Education and Mental Hygiene Laws with respect to the mentally retarded. The memo discusses increased pay for teachers of the handicapped, increased state aid, opportunities for both the mentally and physically handicapped and addresses objections to the programs.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
14. 1956.1.1 - To All Parents of Retarded Children

    Informational pamphlet, published by the Welfare League for Retarded Children, Inc., urging parents of retarded children to contact their state representatives in support of Senate Bill Int. 1243 - Assembly Bill Int. 1665 to repeal the Reimbursement Law. The list of election districts and their representatives' addresses has not been made public in this record.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
15. 1956.6.3 - President Eisenhower Letter to NARC

    Letter from United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower to J. Clifford MacDonald, President of the National Association for Retarded Children congratulating the organization on their efforts and accomplishments.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
16. 1956.7.20 - A Proposal on a Federal Program of Action in 1956-1957

    A proposal written by Salvatore DiMichael, Ph.D., Executive Director of The National Association for Retarded Children, Inc., submitted to Long Island Congressman John E. Fogerty, Chairman of The House of Representatives Sub-committee on Appropriations for the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, and Labor.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
17. 1957.8.16 - "Every child shall have the right…"

    A booklet published in 1957 by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. about the advocacy for improved legislation regarding education for children with mental retardation.

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18. 1957.8.8 - 14-Point Legislative Program for Retarded Urged by AHRC

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. VIII - Issue No. 4, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in January 1957, details the legislative program put forth by the AHRC. This plan included subjects such as mandatory legislation for trainable children, a special division for mental retardation, and amendments to the Mental Hygiene Law.

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19. 1960.1 - Employ the Handicapped Postage Stamps

    Postage stamps and their pictorial descriptions of persons with disabilities became an interest while developing materials for the mental retardation displays at the John R Kennedy Library exhibit in Boston. Over the years, picture postage stamps have been used to commemorate the contributions and express the needs of persons with disabilities in society. One of the earliest stamps from the United States to feature the issue of disabilities was a...

    Record Type: Objects, Posters

    
20. 1964.1.2 - Advertising Council Selects Mental Retardation as National Health Campaign

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XVII No. 3, published by the New York State Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in December 1964 details the educational and advocacy campaign, intended to promote public understanding and action.

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21. 1964.5.8 - The President Speaks on Mental Retardation

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XVII No. 3, published by the New York State Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in December 1964 highlights the meeting between President Johnson and Eunice Kennedy Shiver regarding the advocacy and informational pamphlets produced by the Joseph Kennedy Foundation.

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22. 1971.8.17 - Senator Ribicoff Introduces Child Advocacy Bill

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XXIII No. 3, published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc. in September 1971 announces and reviews the proposed legislation that would establish a national child advocacy system, and all that would entail.

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23. 1974.3.2 - Willowbrook Chapter Newsletter

    In this edition of the Benevolent Society for Retarded Children, Willowbrook Chapter's newsletter, topics covered include: The parent advocacy project, relocatoin of Willowbrook's Westchester population to Rockland, and news from the Living Conditions Committee. Issue printed December 1974.

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24. 1975.8.5 - Programs and Policies of the Department of Mental Hygiene

    Statement made by Association Executive Director Joseph T. Weingold at the Joint Public Hearings of Assembly Committee on Mental Health, October 22, 1975.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
25. 1977.1.1 - Law and Mental Retardation: A Monograph Series

    A Mutli-component Advocacy/Protection Schema published by the Canadian Association for the Mentally Retarded in 1977.

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26. 1979.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXI - Issue No. 1

    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 from this newsletter include; Delagates Demand Parity for Community Services, Magna Carta for Retarded, Appalachian Funds for Child Development, Recodification Advisors Hold Hearings, Advocacy for Retarded: Mandated Re...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
27. 1980.1.1 - From Rights to Realities: Advocacy By and For Retarded People in the 1980s

    Written by Stanley Herr, distributed by the President's Committee on Mental Retardation.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
28. 1981.1 - Disabled Doesn't Mean Unable

    A copy of the disabled persons stamp designed in 1981, and a description of the creator. Exact date of distribution unknown.

    Record Type: Objects, Posters

    
29. 1982.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXIV - Issue No. 1

    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 from this newsletter include; Pattison Re-Elected at State Convention, Legislation - 1981, 1982, Governor's Conference Directed to Form Prevention Action Plan, Respite Care Co-op Gives Parents Break, "Fragile X" Chromo...

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30. 1983.2.2 - I Can Help Myself

    Booklet discussing citizen advocates, rights and police officers, published by the NARC Research and Demonstration Institute. Exact date of publication unknown.

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31. 1983.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXV - Issue No. 1

    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 from this newsletter include; A Conversation With Our Exec Count Members; Members Count Supplemental Security Income: Why People Are Losing Benefits and What They Can Do About It, Changes in SSI Program, The What and...

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32. 1983.8.5 - ARC Edu-Letter - Vol. 6 No. 1

    A newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., focusing on education progress and services for the disabled. Published in spring, 1983, this edition covers tops suchs as ARC Chapters taking a lead in advocacy training programs, an update to PL 94-142 changes, and a Handicapped "Civil Rights Act".

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33. 1985.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXVI - Issue No.3

    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 from this newsletter include; Report Sent to OMRDD Commissioner on Quality of Care in D.C.s, 1985 Legislative Session A Mixed Review, Special Education: Where Are We Going? When Words Can Be Devestating.

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34. 1986.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXVII - 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 from this newsletter include; On-Site Client Advocacy Urged for Developmental Centers, Association's Legislative Platform Moving Rapidly, NYSARC's Response to Public Hearings Concerning Regulations Governing SRUs, May ...

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35. 1987.5.2 - NYSARC Advocacy: Strategies for Tranisition into the 90's

    1987 New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc. Annual Convention program booklet. This event was held October 15-18, 1987. Select pages from this record have been made public.

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36. 1987.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXVIII - Issue No. 3

    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 from this newsletter include; Five NYSARC Initiatives Become Law, A Promise Fulfilled - But Not This Year, Wanted: Just One Friend

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37. 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.

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38. 1988.8.4 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXIX - 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 from this newsletter include; Delagate Assembly Adopts 1989 NYSARC, Inc. Legislative Platform, Waxman Hearings: Medicaid Reform, NYSARC's First Statewide Meeting Held on Corporate Guardianship Program

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39. 1988.8.5 - Advocacy Monograph Number One: Reconciling Funding and Philosophy

    A 1988 publication of the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc. First in a series of policy monographs intended to provide information on advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities. Advocacy Monograph Number One is a review of the Medicaid Home and Community Quality Services Act.

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40. 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