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Best Judgement: Ladd School Lessons

Best Judgement: Ladd School Lessons

“Best Judgment: Ladd School Lessons” is a documentary film that uses the history of the Joseph Ladd Center, Rhode Island’s former institution for people judged to be developmentally and intellectually disabled, as a focal point in examining the history of society’s treatment of individuals who have disabilities.

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Best Judgement: Ladd School Lessons is a local public television program presented by Ocean State Media

Best Judgement: Ladd School Lessons

Best Judgement: Ladd School Lessons

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The story of the Ladd Center and the story of the diverse crew that made the film. (1h 28m 19s)

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