New York State Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office Training and Publicity Photographic and Audiovisual…
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- 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.
Title
- Training and publicity photographic and audiovisual materials
Quantity
- 3.7 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Bulk Dates
Series Number
- B2677
Creator
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
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.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Access Terms
Corporate Name(s)
- West Seneca Developmental Center (N.Y.)
- J.N. Adam Developmental Center
- New York (State). Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
- West Seneca State School (N.Y.)
- New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene