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1. 1973.3.1 - Willowbrook Chapter Newsletter

   In this edition of the Benevolent Society for Retarded Children, Willowbrook Chapter's newsletter, topics covered include: Jugdement from Orrin Judd, general membership meeting, Geraldo Rivera at the Annual Luncheon, and NYSARC legislative program nearing completion. Issue printed April 1973.

   Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

   
2. 1974.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXVI - 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; Hundreds Support Separate Department at Publlic Hearing, Governor's Budget Misses, Who Really Cares?, Retarded Need Strong Rights, Legislation Introduced, Nyquist Backs From 4407

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3. 1974.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXVI - 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; Special Ed Aid Doubled, How A Bill Was Murdered, Raldolf Bill of Rights, Vetoed and Rejected, In-Service Training 4407 Personnel, Assn. Questions "Debate" on Separate Department

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4. 1975.4.3 - Willowbrook Permanent Injuction

   Copy of the Willowbrook Permanent Injuction court document of the case of New York State Association for Retarded Children, Benevolent Society for Retarded Children v. Mario Cuomo, 1975.

   Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

   
5. 1976.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXVIII - 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; New Separate Office Bill, Education Bill Back, Hostels: How They Are (Not) Started, By-Laws Approved, Reports Critical of MH Dept., Retarded May Vote

   Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

   
6. 1977.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXIX - 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; 1977 Legislative Program, Education Law Summary, ARC Prophet in Willowbrook, White House Conference Ignores Mentally Retarded, Basic Rights in Education, Willowbrook Parents Protest

   Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

   
7. 1977.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXIX - 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; MR-DD Office Bill Introduced, Governor's Plan Protested, Weingold on Panel, Court Decisions Affect Retarded, Weingold Writes on Issues, Education Challenge Rejected

   Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

   
8. 1977.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXIX - 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; Department of Mental Hygiene Reorganized, Sweeping Changes with Reorganization, Handicapped Revolt Against Rehab Cuts, The Unpublic BOCES, Wassaic Program Criticized, The Public Works Act

   Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

   
9. 1978.2.1 - OMRDD Pen Signing Ceremony

   Photo of the 1978 pen signing ceremony of the bill establishing the separate Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. Joseph T. Weingold, George Hirsh, William Conklin, Frank Padavan, and Kevin Cahill overlook the signing by Governor Carey.

   Record Type: Photographs

   
10. 1978.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXX - 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; Convention Adopts 14 Point Legislative Program, Mentally Handicapped Eligible for H.S. Diploma, Office of Human Development Reorganized, Different Views on Reorganization Bill, Employment ...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
11. 1978.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXX - 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; Carey Budget Short for Community Services, Courts Support Group Homes in Residential Neighborhoods, Governor Designates Coughlin, Natl. Task Force Re-defines D.D., ARC Testimony on Sterili...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
12. 1978.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXX - 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; Voc. Rehab. Bills Signed, D.D. Bills Reported Out, M.R. Hostels Blend Well, NLRB Turns Down Collective Bargaining for Disabled, Letters: We Need Communities That Care

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
13. 1979.2.2 - Report and Recommendations Recodification Committee

    This report from March 1979 details the format of the proposed recodification to create an Office of MR/DD in the Executive Law.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
14. 1979.2.3 - Proposal of OMRDD

    Joseph T. Weingold, Executive Director of New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc. proposes changes to the recodification of an Office of MR/DD to Deputy Commissioner Clark Hamlin, January 18, 1979.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
15. 1979.7.1 - Developing a Community Based System - OMRDD Begins

    Development of a community based system becomes a reality through the State as the Office of MRDD begins. Seen here dedicating Montgomery Chapter's new facility; James Dallasandro, Ellie Pattison, Frank Capone and Thomas Coughlin. Exact date of the photo is unknown.

    Record Type: Photographs

    
16. 1979.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXI - 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; ARC Responds to Single Source Funding, Voc Ed At Last, Community Residence Success and Frustration, Housing Services Act Helps Retarded, To Father From Son, "PKU" Dilemma

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
17. 1979.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXI - 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; ARC Legislative Program Fails, Budget Plays Havoc With Community, The Magic of Friendship, Membership Tops 34,000, ARC Protests State Workshop in Community

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
18. 1980.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXII - 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; Resolutions Stress Community Services, The Right to Live, Equal Funding for All, Federal Housing Funds: Planning, Renovating and Construction, Rights Violated by Home Over Regulation, Reta...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
19. 1980.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXII - 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; Fee-For-Service Bill Signed, Group Home Controversy Rages, Group Home Wages and Hours - 20 Issues, GAO Criticizes DD Program

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
20. 1981.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXIII - 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; Convention Adopts Legislative Program, A Parent's Tribute to Jerry, International Year of Disabled Persons - 1981, Special Olympics are Albany Teacher's Triumph, Chapter Honors Sansone, St...

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21. 1981.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXII - 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; Infant Screening Lab Closed, Disabled Doesn't Mean Unable, NCLH Files Pennhurst Brief on Community Settings

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
22. 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...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
23. 1982.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXIV - 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; NYS ARC Reacts to Governor's Budget, Bill of Rights for Handicapped, Advocacy Defined, Ed Dept. Proposes Last Minute Special Ed Changes, Sullivan Achieves Goal with Bennett Residence, 94-1...

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24. 1982.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXIV - 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; "The Best of Times; The Worst of Times", Marc Brandt New State ARC Executive Director, State Legislature Resolves PL 94-142 Support, What is Fragile X?, Additions to ARC Legislative Progra...

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25. 1983.7.3 - Eleanor Roosevelt Developmental Services

    A brochure, "Sharing the Caring", detailing the recreational services for the disabled, with a Schenectady County Respite Network newsletter attached. Published 1983.

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26. 1983.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXV - 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; Brandt Alert on Budget Shortcomings, Board Approves New Location for NYS ARC, Help For SSDI Recipients, Tourette Syndrome in Mentally Retarded Children, Willowbrook Update, Group Homes for...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
27. 1983.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXV - 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; Home Concept Most Important Says NYSARC, The Reality is Continuous Proving, From the Executive Director's Desk, Willowbrook Update, The Prevention Committee Reports, Community Residences H...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
28. 1984.7.2 - A Decade of Triumph and a Future of Hope

    A publication of the New York State Office of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities, published in 1984, giving an overview of the services available in New York State for individuals with disabilities including a detailed comparison to other states.

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29. 1984.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXVI - 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; Bill of Rights Signed by Governor into Law, Legislative Seesaw Tips NYSARC's Other Goals, Congress Passes the Education of the Handicapped Amendments of 1983, No Summer Education, NYSARC D...

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30. 1984.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXV - 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; NYSARC Alters Charter at Convention, NYSARC Seeks Court Action to Nullify Sheltered Employment Regulations, Support Group Aids 'FORGOTTEN' Kids, Guardianship More Essential Than Ever, Legi...

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31. 1984.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXV - 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; Governor Calls for Closing Staten Island's Developmental Center and Separate Office for Vocational Rehab, Appointment by Cuomo to Quality Care Commission Triggers Resignation of NYSARC Presi...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
32. 1985.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXVI - 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; NYSARC, Inc. Continues its Efforts to Nullify Sheltered Employment Regulations, Attitudes About Handicapped Surveyed, Providers Defend Family Home Care for Retarded, "A Boy Named Brian".

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
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.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
34. 1986.4.1 - Medication Practices in New York State Developmental Centers

    A post Willowbrook report of practices at five Developmental Centers. Published by the NYS Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled in November 1986. Select pages of this record have been made public.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
35. 1986.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXVII - 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; 1986 NYSARC, Inc. Legislative Platform Adopted at the Annual Convention, Community Residences Admission Criteria vs. Quota System, Handicapped Children - Is Anyone Listening?, The Presiden...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
36. 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 ...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
37. 1986.8.4 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXVII - 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 1987 NYSARC, Inc. Legislative Platform, Board of Governors Respond to Key State Initiatives, The President Speaks, An Important Priority, Recommended Guidelines fo...

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38. 1987.4.7 - Long Requiem for Willowbrook as New Facility Sets to Open

    Willowbrook closes - replaced by Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Services Office. Much of the property will be retained by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities to be used for housing and the Richmond Community Resource Center (Elizabeth Connelly). Article published by Daily News September 13, 1987.

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39. 1987.4.8 - OMRDD Master Plan for the Closure of Rome Developmental Center

    This report by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developemntal Disabilities from May 1987 details the closure implementation process, historical perpective, and future plans for the Rome Developmental Center facility.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
40. 1987.6.1 - Prevention Action Plan

    The report of the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, written by Commissioner Arthur Webb, June, 1987.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters