The Pennhurst State School // 36

In 1968, Philadelphia journalist Bill Balldini brought light to the horrific conditions at Pennhurst State Hospital. His unflinching look at the treatment of those with intellectual disabilities would help to usher in change in Pennsylvania, and the rest of the country.

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Music: Jay Root

References:

http://www.preservepennhurst.org/

Timesuck Podcast, Sept., 2018, Dan Cummins

https://timesuckpodcast.com/

Suffer The Little Children, Bill Baldini, NBC 10, 1968

https://youtu.be/ZIepqvHii-M

https://www.inquirer.com/philly/opinion/commentary/pennhurst-mental-health-pennsylvania-disabilities-20180622.html