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1. 1949.8.21 - Eleanor Roosevelt Stresses Need for Involement in States' Institutions

   This article in Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 6, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in November 1949, features the position Eleanor Roosevelt takes on State institutions.

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2. 1949.8.5 - Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - 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; Governor Dewey Endorses the AHRC, and AHRC Committees Formed and Re-Organized - Call for Volunteers.

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3. 1952.7.11 - Parents' Associations for the Mentally Retarded and Their Implications

   An informational publication discussing the recent organization of parent associations and the contributing factors. Publication date is estimated 1952, author unknown.

   Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

   
4. 1952.7.8 - Correspondence Re: The Possibilities of Community Facilities

   Letter to Paul Albright from Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing the effects of a Joint Legislative Committee on community facilities.

   Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

   
5. 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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6. 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.

   Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

   
7. 1954.4.1 - The Care of Children in Institutions

   A reading guide published in 1954 by the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, in association with the Children's Bureau and Social Security Administration.

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8. 1956.4.4 - Deciding Whats Best for Your Retarded Child

   A booklet about questions and decisions parents have to make about the care of their mentally retarded child. This revised publication was printed in 1956 by the New York State Society for Mental Health.

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9. 1958.8.20 - Committee Formed for Institutionalization of Children Under 5

   This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. X - Issue No. 3, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in October 1958 describes the efforts of the newly formed AHRC Emergency Committee for Institutionalization of Mentally Retarded Children under Five.

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10. 1959.4.1 - A World to Grow In

    A booklet published in 1959 by the Department of Mental Hygiene about the various New York State institutions.

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11. 1959.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XI - 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; VETO! - The Governor Speaks, A Mother Speaks, The Association Speaks, Social Security Benefits for Mentally Retarded, Major Legislative Emphasis Fails, and Book Reviews - The Mentally Retar...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
12. 1960.4.13 - Factors Influencing the Institutionalization of Mentally Retarded Individuals in New York City

    A study of the effect of services, personal characteristics, and family background on the decision to institutionalize. A report to the New York State Interdepartmental Health Resources Board published January, 1960. A select number of pages from this record have been made public.

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13. 1960.4.5 - Letter to Arthur W. Pense

    Letter to Arthur W. Pense, Deputy Commissioner of New York State's Department of Mental Hygiene, from Bernard Rosenberg, discussing the increased availability of employees to the State institutions and the possible release of patients into the community.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
14. 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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15. 1960.8.11 - Services, Not Institutions Urged for New York 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 discusses overcrowding in the state school institutions and details the new study results, stating community services are needed.

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16. 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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17. 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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18. 1961.4.6 - Mental Hygiene and General Orders

    Outlining changes to the General Orders that were approved at the Director's Quarterly Conference, 1961. Discusses voluntary patients, admission of new patients, services of legal processes upon institutions and patients, convalescence and escape of patients.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
19. 1961.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XIV - 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; Metabolic Error is Pinpointed in Mongolism, NARC Poster Children Illustrate Importance of Early PKU Testing and Treatment, Expanded Services for Mentally Retarded, Research Institute Implem...

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20. 1961.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XIV - 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; State Aquires Facilities for Mentally Retarded Under 5, Will It Really Work, Classes for Trainable Mandatory for Ages 5 to 21, Secretary Ribicoff Urges More Handicapped Children in Public S...

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21. 1962.4.1 - "The Future of Institutions or Institutions of the Future"

    Joseph T. Weingold, Executive Director, New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc. discusses the future of institutions and care at the Niagara Border Workshop on Mental Retardation, March 31, 1962.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
22. 1962.7.8 - Home Care of the Retarded to be Encouraged

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XV No. 4, published by the New York State Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in December 1962 details the joint policy statement of the Department of Social Welfare and Mental Hygiene on the care of the mentally retarded.

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23. 1963.4.2 - A Survey and Study of State Institutions for the Mentally Retarded in the United States

    Published by the Committee on Residential Care of the National Association for Retarded Children in 1963. A select number of pages of this record have been made public.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
24. 1963.6.1 - Institutionalizing Mentally Retarded Children… Attitudes of Some Physicians

    Booklet containing 4 articles which evaluate attitudes of medical professionals towards institutionalization of children. Originally printed 1963, reprinted 1968.

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25. 1963.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XVI - 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; Aid to Sheltered Workshops Voted - No Approprations for New Program, New Measure to Finance Mental Hygiene Facilities Construction, Concern for Program Highlights Parents Meeting with Me...

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26. 1964.2.5 - Vetoed Bills to be Reintroduced

    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 resolutions of the legislative program regarding overcrowding in state institutions.

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27. 1964.4.1 - Overcrowding Prevents Program Development in State Institutions

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XVII No. 2, published by the New York State Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in August 1964 discusses the topic of overcrowding, covered during the annual meeting of representatives of the parents groups of the State Association and Dr. Hoch.

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28. 1964.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XVII - 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 within this newsletter include; Mandate for PKU Testing Passed, NY State Implements Planning for Mental Retardation, Research Institute for Mental Retardation, Provisions of PKU Bill, Appropriations Implement New Menta...

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29. 1965.2.2 - Association Testifies on Budget - Generally Supports Governor's Proposals

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XVIII No. 1, published by the New York State Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in May 1965 details Joseph Weingold's tesimony at the State Budget Hearing held March 4, 1965.

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30. 1965.6.1 - Study of Factors Influencing Placement of Retarded Children in a State Residential Institution

    A publication by the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles and the Department of Pediatrics, University of Southern California School of Medicine. Reprinted from the American Journal of Mental Deficiency, Vol. 69 No.4, January 1965.

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31. 1965.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XVIII - 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 within this newsletter include; "Not Without Hope", $138M Construction for Seven New State Schools to Relieve Overcrowding, Ground Broken for Research Institute for Mental Retardation, Association Testifies on Budget, ...

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32. 1965.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XVIII - 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; State Plannng Nears First Year Completion, Insurance and Demonstration Bills Signed - Reimbursement Bills Vetoed, A Frightening Concept, Social Security Benefits for Mentally Retarded, R...

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33. 1966.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XIX - 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; Parent Liability for Over 21's Eliminated, Governor "Urges" Community Services for Mentally Retarded, Services for Retarded Lag Under Community Mental Health Services Act, Department of ...

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34. 1968.8.16 - Community Services for Retarded Lag

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XX No. 4, published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc. in September 1968 places blame for lack of communication and planning on Community Mental Health Boards.

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35. 1968.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XX - 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; Committees Urge Twelve Retardation Centers in New York City, Syracuse Youngster Honored, Overcrowding in State Schools Major Problem, Minimum Wage Report by Secretary of Labor, NASWHP Cond...

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36. 1969.6.2 - Institutions for the Retarded: Their Place in the Continuum of Services

    Booklet discussing the development of a variety of plans for the care and treatment of the disabled and possible benefits to institutionalization. Published 1969.

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37. 1970.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXII - 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; Four Joint Legislative Committee Bills Before Governor, Governor's Budget Funds 4407, Association Administers New Title I Grant Aid to Disabled Law Being Implemented, Mongolism Baffles Sc...

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38. 1972.4.1 - Federal Report on Willowbrook Correspondence

    Correspondence between Alton G. Marshall and Joseph T. Weingold discussing the ongoing investigation into Willowbrook and Federal report. Correspondences occuring September 1972.

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39. 1972.4.2 - Minutes of Proceedings of the Joint Legislative Committee on Mental and Physical Handicap

    Minutes of proceedings at a public hearing held on Wednesday, February 16, 1972 in Albany, New York. The meeting was presided over by Senator Dalwin J. Niles, Chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee. The principal concern of the meeting was the delivery of services at institutions or facilities administered by the State Department of Mental Hygiene

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40. 1972.4.3 - Minutes of Proceedings of the Joint Legislative Committee on Mental and Physical Handicap

    Minutes of proceedings at a public hearing held on Thursday, February 17, 1972 Albany, New York. The meeting was presided over by Senator Dalwin J. Niles, Chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee. The principal concern of this meeting was the conditions in the institutions under the control of the Department of Mental Hygiene.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters