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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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.

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7. 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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8. 1956.2.4 - Pending Mental Hygiene Law Legislation Correspondence

   Correspondence between David Groberg of the New York State Council for Retarded Children, Inc. and Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing pending legislation seeking to amend the Mental Hygiene Law.

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9. 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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10. 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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11. 1956.8.10 - Joint Legislative Committee Meets: Legislative Plans for 1957 Discussed

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. VIII - Issue No. 3, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in October 1956, details the 1957 legislative goals discussed during the Annual Convention.

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12. 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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13. 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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14. 1956.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. VIII - 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 Votes $90,000 for 2 Pilot Clinics, Direct to You, Trainees from 22 States Attend Institute on Clinics, Federal Hearings Promise Extended Services, and AHRC Urges Vocational P.S....

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15. 1956.8.4 - Our Children's Voice Vol. VIII - 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; Community Mental Health Boards of NYC Announce Grants, Joint Legislative Committee Meets, State Convention in Utica Maps Legislative Program, Onondaga Prevalence Study, and Social Security ...

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16. 1956.8.5 - Legislature Votes $90,000 for 2 Pilot Clinics

    This article in Our Children's Voice Vol. VIII - Issue No. 1, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in April 1956, discusses the progress made in the 1956 legislative session. Topics discussed include; pilot clinics, increase in state aid for special classes, and amendments to education and mental hygiene laws.

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17. 1957.2.1 - New York State Law Pertaining to the Handicapped

    This handbook covers the past accomplishments and future goals regarding New York State laws pertaining to the handicapped. Published in 1957 by the United Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State, Inc.

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18. 1957.2.4 - Legislation Correspondence with NARC

    Correspondence between Shirley Supnick of N.A.R.C. and Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing the Association's legislative program as presented to the current session of the legislature.

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19. 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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20. 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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21. 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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22. 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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23. 1958.2.2 - Legislative Bulletin #2

    Legislative bulletin published January 6, 1958 by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., sent to the Board of Governors, detailing the recent activites of the Executive Director and the Joint Legislative Committee on Mental Retardation. It includes emendments to the Education Law and Mental Hygiene Law.

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24. 1958.2.3 - Legislative Bulletin #4

    Legislative bulletin published April 15, 1958 by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., sent to all Chapters of the Association and the Board of Governors detailing legislative progress to date.

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25. 1958.2.4 - Committee's Program for the 1958 Legislative Year

    Document outlining the core of the Joint Legislative Committee on Mental Retardation's program for 1958, primarily focusing on education reform.

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26. 1959.2.2 - 1959 Legislative Program

    1959 Legislative Program of the New York Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., adopted November 2, 1959. The program outlines amendments to the Education Law and Mental Hygiene Law pertaining to vocational rehabilitation, powers of court judges and insurance.

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27. 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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28. 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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29. 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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30. 1959.8.8 - Mandatory Legislation for Children with IQ Under 50 Highlights AHRC Program

    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 details the A.H.R.C. Legal and Legislative Commitee's program regarding mandatory education for retardates with an IQ under 50.

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31. 1960.2.3 - 1961 Legislative Program

    1961 Legislative Program of the New York State Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., adopted October 1960. The program outlines amendments to the Education Law and Mental Hygiene Law, proposals to the Joint Legislative Committee on Mental Retardation.

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32. 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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33. 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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34. 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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35. 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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36. 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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37. 1960.8.29 - Memorandum in Support of Senate Bill Intro. #508 Pr. #508 (Conklin)

    Memorandum in support of Senate Bill Intro. #508 Pr. #508 (Conklin) which seeks to add the words "training and education" to the purposes of State Schools for the mentally retarded. Distributed January 1960.

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38. 1960.8.30 - Memorandum in Support of Senate Bill Intro. #1080 Pr. #1080 (Kraf)

    Memorandum in support of Senate Bill Intro. #1080 Pr. #1080 (Kraf) which seeks to amend Mental Hygiene Law Section 124, providing that notice be given to the other parent whenever one parent applies for admission of a retarded child to a sate school for the mentally retarded. Distributed January 1960.

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39. 1960.8.31 - Memorandum in Support of Senate Bill Intro. #423 Pr. #423 (Conklin)

    Memorandum in support of Senate Bill Intro. #423 Pr. #423 (Conklin) which seeks to amend Section 33 of the Mental Hygiene Law to provide that educators as well as physicians may be designated as directors of state schools for the mentally retarded. Distributed January 1960.

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40. 1960.8.33 - Memorandum in Support of Senate Bill Int. # 422 Pr. #422 (Conklin), Assembly Bill Int. #23 Pr. #23 (Marano)

    Memorandum in support of Senate Bill Int. # 422 Pr. #422 (Conklin), Assembly Bill Int. #23 Pr. #23 (Marano) which seeks to amend Section 30 of the Mental Hygienen Law to provide that at least one member of the Board of Visitors of a State School be a parent of a mentally defective child. Distributed January 1960.

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