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In October 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the Community Mental Health Act into law. It was a monumental moment that led to the deinstitutionalization of people placed in hospitals for mental illness and disabilities.
"When carried out, reliance on the cold mercy of custodial isolation will be supplanted by...
Since 1974, the Area Agency on Aging 1-B has advocated for, advised and assisted older adults, those with disabilities and the family members and friends who care for them. This nonprofit organization, also known as the AAA 1-B, serves people living in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and...
