DeInstitutionalization Recognizes Human Potential part 2 presentation

1. De-Institutionalization Recognizes Human
Potential (part 2)
By Philip H. Levy, Ph.D.

2. • Until the mid-to-late 1970s, families often
institutionalized developmentally disabled relatives.
Most people possessed scant knowledge about the
learning potential of those with such conditions.
Moreover, resources for education, care, and training
proved virtually non-existent in most parts of the United
States.

3. • As such, thousands of people with developmental
disabilities lived in institutions where treatment usually
involved means of controlling them rather than improving
their situations.
Just a few decades ago, the medical community accepted
such treatments as lobotomies and shock treatments with
ice baths, hot water, insulin, and electricity as a way of
regulating and even reversing a patient’s condition.

4. • De-institutionalization, however, offered opportunities for
training, education, and activities.
Mainstreaming of the developmentally disabled is the
current trend and provided opportunities for millions of
individuals to live in, and participate in communities and
in the workplace.

5. •About Philip H. Levy, Ph.D.:
A strong proponent of de-institutionalization, Dr. Philip H.
Levy developed programs to improve the lives of people with
developmental disabilities. Today, he applies his management
expertise to his role as the Managing Director of C2C, a
networking organization for managers and C-level
employees.
Dr. Philip H. Levy continues to support programs for disabled
people and supports his local synagogue.