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1. 1932.7.1 - Parents' Problems with Exceptional Children

   An educational tool published in 1932 to assist parents in choosing the correct course of action when it comes to services and education for their child.

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2. 1949.7.2 - State Legislation for Education of Exceptional Children

   Published in 1949 by the Federal Security Agency and the Office of Education.

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3. 1949.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - 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; New Acting President Placed in Office, One Hundred Thousand Dollars by 1950, and A Message from Your President.

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4. 1949.8.6 - Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 6

   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; Chapter Reports - Westchester County, Committee Reports, and Eleanor Roosevelt Stresses Need for Improvement in States' Institutions.

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5. 1949.8.7 - Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 7

   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; Committe from AHRC Meets with President of the Board of Education, and New York's 80,000 Neediest Cases.

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6. 1951.5.1 - A Parents' Organization Interprets the Employment Needs of the Mentally Retarded in the Community

   Association for the Help of Retarded Children Inc. Executive Director Joseph T. Weingold speaks at a Conference of Professionals, November 13, 1951.

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7. 1951.8.11 - Direct to You: A Message from Executive Director Joseph T. Weingold

   This article featured in Our Children's Voice Vol. 3 - Issue No. 1, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in February 1951, is a message from Joseph T. Weingold to the newsletter readers about setting up pilot classes in public schools for special education.

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8. 1951.8.16 - Classes for Retarded to be Started Soon

   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, lays out the plans for the first pilot class for retarded children in New York City.

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9. 1951.8.20 - AHRC Classes Open!

   This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. III - Issue No. 4, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in October 1951, announces the opening of the first two cooperative school centers in New York City, and the plans for additional school centers that will serve children who are not eligible for special classes in public schools.

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10. 1951.8.21 - Professor Rosenzweig Lauds Program at First Fall Meeting

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. III - Issue No. 4, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in October 1951, reviews Dr. Louis Rosenzweig's presentation on the new AHRC cooperative classes during the Association's fall meeting.

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11. 1951.8.22 - Parent Representatives Meet with State Commissioner of Mental Hygiene

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. III - Issue No. 4, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in October 1951, discusses the meeting held on August 15th, 1951; Parent groups, the AHRC, Welfare League for Retarded Children and the Benevolent League for Retarded Children all met with the Commissioner of DMH to ask for support of legislation for retarded, specific to education.

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12. 1951.8.28 - Mentally Handicapped Children and Youth

    Informational booklet, reprinted by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., discussing current issues pertaining to the unmet needs of mentally retarded children in New York State. Originally printed in Chapter 6 of the New York State Citizen's Committee of One Hundred.

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13. 1951.8.9 - Our Children's Voice Vol. III - Issue No. 5

    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; Joint Legislative Committee Proposed, First State Convention, AHRC Publicity Increased, and Fact Sheet to Explain Mental Retardation to Reach Newspaper, TV, and Radio Leaders

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14. 1952.2.11 - The Council - Resolution No. 630

    Amended resolution urging the Board of Education, the Department of Health, the Department of Welfare and other city departments to study and investigate the cost, with the view of establishing or enlarging much needed services and facilities for mentally retarded children in New York State.

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15. 1952.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. IV - 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; Legislature Approves Mental Retardation Study by Department of Mental Hygiene, A Step Forward, $25,000 Voted, The AHRC and the New York City School System, AHRC General Meeting Highlights, ...

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16. 1952.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. IV - 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; President's Message, Radio and TV Increases, Direct to You, and AHRC Classes Re-Open.

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17. 1952.8.4 - Our Children's Voice Vol. IV - 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 Holds Convention in Buffalo - Outlines Legislative Program for 1953, National Convention Highlights Growth of Movement, Joseph T. Weingold and Jane Patterson Heard Over NBC, and Direct...

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18. 1953.2.2 - Correspondence and Proposed Changes in Education Law

    A series of letters to Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing an upcoming meeting set to discuss the Association's proposed legislation. Letters are attached to the proposed legislation seeking to amend the Education Law.

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19. 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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20. 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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21. 1953.8.9 - What's in a Law?

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. V - Issue No. 2, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in June 1953, is an editorial abour the disparity and frustration surrounding the Educaiton Law, and the lack of progress implementing the law by the State Education Department.

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22. 1954.2.3 - Statement for Inclusion in Platform of New York State Democratic Party

    Statement of the views ot the Association for possible inclusion in the Democratic Party Platform to be presented at the public meeting of the Democratic Platform Committee to be held on September 16, 1954. The statement is attached to correspondence between Joseph T. Weingold and Thomas Finletter of the Platform Committee, speaking about the upcoming meeting.

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23. 1954.2.4 - Citizens' Committee's Proposals for a Program for Seriously Mentally Retarded Children

    Letter to Members of the New York State Legislature from Viola W. Bernard, Chairman of the Mental Health Section, and Stanley M. Issacs, Chairmen of the Legislative Section of the Citizen's Committee on Children of New York City, Inc., outlining the Committee's basic philosophy of the need to provide services for all children in society and detailing their opposition of two recently introduced bills.

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24. 1954.2.5 - For Every Child a Fair Chance

    Synopsis of 1954 Legislation for the Education of the Handicapped in New Jersey. Prepared by the New Jersey Association for Retarded Children.

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25. 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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26. 1955.2.2 - Social Legislation Information Service - Issue No. 33 - 84th Congress

    An information bulletin reporting on the federal social legislation and the activies of federal agencies affecting family life, children, and community services. Published September 30, 1955 by the Social Legislation Information Service, Inc.

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27. 1955.2.4 - Legislative and Community Program Memorandum

    Memo to Joint Legislative Committee on Mental Retardation from Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing a legislative and community program to help solve some of the problems arising from mental retardation. Attached is a handwritten addition dated, November 18, 1955.

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28. 1955.2.5 - Give Them a Fair Chance

    Synopsis prepared by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. outlining the 1955 proposed legislation to amend the Education and Mental Hygiene Laws with respect to the Mentally Retarded.

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29. 1955.4.3 - Laconia State School Curriculum

    Letter to Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director from Richard H. Hungerford, Superintendent of Laconia State School answering questions regarding education curriculum.

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30. 1955.4.4 - Letter About Legislation Concerning Syracuse State School

    Letter to Senator John H. Hughes from Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing the Association's support of legislation providing for the discontinuance of Syracuse State School.

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31. 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.

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32. 1956.2.1 - Executive Chamber Memorandum Re: Legislation

    State of New York Executive Chamber memorandum filed with 5 approved bills. Released in papers April 20, 1956. Senate Bill, Int. No. 2011 An Act to amend the Education Law, in relation to special training for retarded children. Assembly Bill, Int. No. 1665 An Act to amend the Mental Hygiene Law, in relation to liability for payment for care, maintenance and treatment of patients in institutions in the Department of Mental Hygiene. Asse...

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33. 1956.2.2 - Weingold Urges Brydges to Re-introduce Bill

    Letter to Senator Earl W. Brydges from Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing Senate Bill Int. No. 2011, Assembly Int. No. 2517, which seeks to amend Section 4408 of the Education Law. Weingold urges Brydges to re-introduce the bill through the Rules Committee and support its passage.

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34. 1956.2.3 - Correspondence Re: Amendments to Article 89 of the Education Law

    Letter to Lee Dowling, Executive Director of the Joint Legislative Committee on Mental Retardation from Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing Assembly Bill Int. No. 2850, Senate Int. No. 2222 which seeks to amend Article 89 of the Education Law.

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35. 1956.2.6 - Proposed Amendments to the Education and Mental Hygiene Laws

    Proposed amendments to the Education and Mental Hygiene Laws with respect to the mentally retarded, submitted by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in 1956.

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36. 1956.2.7 - 1956 Legislation Report and Correspondence

    Letter to Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, from Lee C. Dowling, Director of the New York State Joint Legislative Committee on Mental Retardation, reporting on the 1956 legislation introduced by request of the Joint Legislative Committee on Mental Retardation. Report on 1956 Legislation attached.

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37. 1956.2.9 - Request for the Governor's Support Amending the Education Law

    Letter to New York State Governor Averell Harriman, from Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, asking for his support of the Association's proposed legislation to amend Section 4408 of the Education Law.

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38. 1956.7.1 - Lott Day School - The School with No Failures

    An information booklet discussing Lott Day School, founded in 1938 in Toledo, Ohio.

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39. 1956.7.10 - Mental Health Commission Projects Correspondence

    Correspondence between Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, Arthur W. Pense, Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene, and Jay Brightman, Executive Director of the New York State Interdepartmental Health Resource Board, discussing the status of multiple projects under the direction of the Mental Health Commission.

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40. 1956.7.11 - State School Education Programs Correspondence

    Series of letters between Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director and the following: Charles I. McAllister, New York State Supervisor of Education, Francis J. Daly, State Education Department Director of Pupil Personnel Services and Adrian Levy, State Education Department Assistant Commissioner for Vocational Rehabilitation. The letters and responses discuss statistics, funding and information pertaining to state schools and institutio...

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