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Willowbrook State School Opens
The first residents move into Willowbrook -
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History of Residential Services
A History of Residential Services starting with The Willowbrook State School -
Senator Robert Kennedy visits Willlowbrook
He called it a "Snake Pit" -
Willowbrook is overcapacity by thousands
The warehousing of human life -
Parents file a class action suit
The parent demanded change -
Broome Developmental Center
The developmental center was built in direct response to the over crowding and the condition at Willowbrook -
The Decree that the Willowbrook State School will be
The governor signs the legislation the required the closing of Willowbrook State School. This took longer than expected and multiple extensions were filed. -
The First group homes began to emerge
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The Last resident leaves Willowbrook
With the closing of the school the grounds and the buildings became part of the Staten Island College. -
Home and Community Based Waiver Services began
These services provided the means for people who wanted to support their loved ones without place them in an institution had the resources and supports they needed . These aided in the development of the group home models that continue to develop today. -
The Olmstead Act ruling was handed down.
This Act mandated that all individuals should be living in the least restrictive environment. The set into motion of the closing of the developmental centers -
Broome Developmental Center Closes
