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Living in the institution since 1946
By: sampson.kat
Posted: Dec 8 08
Witnessed: 2506 times
Regions: United States
Issues: Discrimination, Housing, Mental disability rights
Tags: mental health, mental health housing, New Lisbon Developmental Center
Harold moved into New Lisbon Developmental Center in 1946.July 2008 he moved out he now has his own bedroom for the first time in his life.
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