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October 25, 2021

2000s and beyond

The Boulet settlement for the waiting list is finalized and implemented. The Rolland or Nursing…
August 26, 2021

1990s

Advent of the concept of support—recognizes that people should receive support to live their own…
August 26, 2021

1980s

Community Services become the norm; people look to housing for adults and independence.  
August 26, 2021

1970s

Special education and de-institutionalization take center stage; nonsent decrees usher in community services; ‘normalization’ becomes…
August 25, 2021

1960s

Chapters of The Arc expand their advocacy, convince school systems to offer programs and establish…

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