Documentary Looks At The Civil Rights Of Developmentally Disabled Americans

By Gemma Gaudette

Published February 6, 2019 at 3:32 PM MST

Until the 1970s, babies born with developmental disabilities were often placed in institutions. A movement started to remove these people from institutions and acclimate them into sustainable communities. The documentary Blessings of Liberty was commissioned by the Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities to tell the story of this movement.

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Gemma Gaudette

Hi! I’m Gemma Gaudette, the host of the award-winning show, Idaho Matters. During the day you’ll find me researching and writing about all the fascinating topics we tackle on our show. And of course, at noon, each weekday you’ll find me live behind the microphone as Idaho Matters airs.

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