The story of Mary who was born with Down’s syndrome. Down’s syndrome children respond to individual love and attention, and are capable of taking care of themselves as they grow into adulthood. Mary is seen doing simple tasks in a sheltered workshop and participating in recreational activities.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002234
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Sheltered workshops
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Sheltered workshops
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Down's syndrome
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Mentally handicapped
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Physically handicapped
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)