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Our Mission

"It is the mission of the Council on Mental Retardation to advocate for children and adults who have mental retardation."

Our Vision

"It is the vision of the Council on Mental Retardation that all children and adults who have mental retardation be included, empowered and valued in the community."

 

The Council on Mental Retardation was founded in 1952 by parents seeking services for their children with mental retardation. In the early years, the Council demonstrated that children with mental retardation could learn and develop in school programs, and adults with mental retardation could work and contribute to the community. More recently, the Council has advocated for the development of a wide array of services that help adults and children with mental retardation live successfully and contribute their gifts to our community.

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Your gift makes a real difference in the lives of thousands of families in our community.  Together we help families find HOPE for the future.  Together we create a VISION that all children and adults with mental retardation are empowered and valued throughout their lives.  Together we give VOICE to concerns of individuals and needs of a community.

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Current Events:

Keith Auerbach Exhibition

June 15 - July 28

Please Join Us for the Opening Reception

 

June 19th 5:30 - 9 pm

Artist in Attendance

 

The Council will open the Weber Gallery with a show by Keith Auerbach, a nationally known photographer and artist from Louisville.  Click here for more information.

 

It is the vision of the Weber Gallery to include, empower, and value artists with disabilities in the community of artistic excellence.

 

The Weber Gallery at the Council

Press Release

Dream Catchers, (Portland/West Louisville Area) a Family Support Group, to host an evening meeting on local resource information. Click on to learn more.

The Parent Outreach program is hosting a series of workshops on Futures Planning for children with disabilities. CLICK HERE

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The Council on Mental Retardation 1151 South Fourth Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40203-2997 Phone:  (502) 584-1239  Fax: (502) 584-1261