President's Committee on Mental Retardation: A Historical Review 1966-1985 |
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... tion . In the 1950's , in response to the social activism of families and professionals concerned with the con- dition of mental retardation , the Department of Health , Education , and Welfare established the Secretary's Committee on ...
... tion . In the 1950's , in response to the social activism of families and professionals concerned with the con- dition of mental retardation , the Department of Health , Education , and Welfare established the Secretary's Committee on ...
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... tion . February 1963 - Four bills introduced in both houses of Congress representing the first phase of implementation of major recommendations . June 1963 - Initial approach to Advertising Coun- cil for a national campaign on mental ...
... tion . February 1963 - Four bills introduced in both houses of Congress representing the first phase of implementation of major recommendations . June 1963 - Initial approach to Advertising Coun- cil for a national campaign on mental ...
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... tion outlined in the President's Panel Report . In order to qualify for Federal funds , the States were further required to establish an inter - departmental mechanism for joint planning and coordination . Each State carried out these ...
... tion outlined in the President's Panel Report . In order to qualify for Federal funds , the States were further required to establish an inter - departmental mechanism for joint planning and coordination . Each State carried out these ...
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... tion and employment of individuals with mental retardation in the United States . The Chairman of the President's Committee on Employment of the Handi- capped , Harold Russell , and Secretary Robert Finch , Chairman of PCMR , jointly ...
... tion and employment of individuals with mental retardation in the United States . The Chairman of the President's Committee on Employment of the Handi- capped , Harold Russell , and Secretary Robert Finch , Chairman of PCMR , jointly ...
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... tion on human rights and standards of treatment , along with the Pennsylvania case on the right to education for all handicapped children , resulted in landmark court decisions that were the cornerstone of subsequent legislation ...
... tion on human rights and standards of treatment , along with the Pennsylvania case on the right to education for all handicapped children , resulted in landmark court decisions that were the cornerstone of subsequent legislation ...
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action American annual report Association for Retarded Carter Century of Decision Chairman citizens with mental Combat Mental Retardation committee members Committee on Mental committee's conference coordination Criminal Justice Department of Health Developmental Disabilities efforts Elliot Richardson employment Eunice Kennedy Shriver Executive Order Federal agencies ference field of mental George Tarjan goals habilitation Handicapped Health and Human Human Services individuals with mental Krause lead poisoning leadership legal rights Lorraine Beebe major Margaret Heckler meeting ment mental retardation activities mental retardation field mentally retarded citizens mittee NARC needs Nixon numerous organizations Panel on Mental PCMR Members PCMR's persons with mental Ph.D planning policies President President's Committee President's Panel public awareness recommendations Relevant Accomplishments residential services Retarded Offender Richard Nixon Richard Schweiker Robert Robert Aldrich Robert Finch Ronald Reagan services for persons special education Special Olympics sponsored subcommittee tion tional Vice Chairperson White House