New York State Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office Training and Publicity Photographic and Audiovisual Materials B2677

New York State Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office Training and Publicity Photographic and Audiovisual Materials

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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

Creator:

New York (State). Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office

Title:

Training and publicity photographic and audiovisual materials

Quantity:

3.7 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1960-1979, 1990-2000

Bulk Dates:

1960-1979

Series Number:

B2677

Arrangement

None.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of photographs and videotapes created and used for the purpose of training staff in the care and therapy of patients. Records were created and used at the West Seneca Developmental Center, J.N. Adam Developmental Center, and the Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office. Audiovisual materials provide training on friendship building techniques, occupational therapy techniques, and education for the deaf among many other topics. There are also photograph collages on poster boards showcasing staff working with patients on various training techniques used during publicity events such as open houses.

Other Finding Aids

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Item list.

Acquisition Information

This series was transferred under RDA 22623.

Custodial History

Records from the 1960s and 1970s were created by the West Seneca Developmental Center and J.N. Adam Developmental Center. These records were later stored and used at the Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office.