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Acceptance for mentally ill people

Description: Two mentally ill people tell of prejudice and misconceptions they have encountered based on stereotypes, and the need for enlightened acceptance. Interior of group residence.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/28/1990

Autism in Leominster

Description: Mothers in Leominster neighborhood suspect that nearby Foster Grant plant site is contaminated with toxic waste and caused autism in their children. Dr. Van Dunn of DPH. Leominster sign and town center.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/25/1990

Burt foster family

Description: Burt family of Hanson takes care of eight mentally retarded children and adults. They receive aid from Turning 22 program. Scenes at home with foster son Joseph Campbell.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/19/1990

Foster mother visits Dukakis

Description: Barbara Burt brings mentally retarded son Joseph Campbell to the State House to appeal for continued funding of Turning 22 program. Mary McCarthy, mental retardation commissioner. Sen. Edward Kirby.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/13/1990

Horse farm for youth at risk

Description: Ranch in West Barnstable employs at-risk youth, teaching them how to care for horses and clean stables. Also provides recreational therapy for special needs children.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/30/1990

Lawsuit against DMH

Description: Shelter operators sue Mental Health Department to take responsibility for mentally ill homeless people. Ray Flynn, Richard Ring, Henry Tomes. Homeless people lie near heat vent outside BPL, line up for food.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/03/1990

Mental health cuts protest

Description: Mentally ill persons march to State House in rain to protest elimination of funds that support day treatment programs.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/26/1990

Mental patients protest

Description: Mental patients and their therapists demonstrate for continued funding of East Boston - Winthrop Counseling Centers.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/17/1990

Metropolitan State patients

Description: Two patients at Metropolitan State are ready to go out on their own, but cannot get out of the mental hospital. They sue the state to end their confinement while awaiting group homes. Henry Tomes.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/25/1990

Rollins School in Lawrence

Description: Rollins School is example of overburdened educational system in Lawrence. Interview with the principal of the school on all of the repairs that need to be made. The student population has dramatically increased without any changes to the building. Interview with mayor Kevin Sullivan on the dilemma of serving growing population. He talks about local aid provided by the state. Special needs classroom scenes. Following the edited story is b-roll of classrooms and school building, including Mayor Sullivan in front of the class talking to students.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/08/1990