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Education 1930 - 1970

Low expectations for people with disabilities tended to turn state "schools" into custodial warehouses. The National Organization for Retarded Children (later The ARC) fought for recognition of the humanity of people labelled mentally retarded. At the state level, change began when special education programs were developed in public schools.

Early Days of The ARC