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…
August 25, 2021
1950s
Families began to band together to support each other and to effect change in both…
