Willowbrook on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Institute for Basic Research
Willowbrook Mile
New York State's Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities (IBR) opened in 1968 as the first large-scale institute in the world to conduct basic and clinical research into the causes of developmental disabilities. IBR develops methods of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of such conditions, and provides biological, laboratory, and psychological services. It also educates professionals and the public regarding the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of developmental disabilities. IBR has made significant research and treatment contributions in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Fragile X and Down syndromes, phenylketonuria (PKU), the role of taurine in human development, the treatment of Batten Disease, and other areas. IBR operates the George A. Jervis Diagnostic and Research Clinic, providing high-quality diagnostic and treatment services. IBR also provides educational and mentoring opportunities to graduate students, some of whom come from the College of Staten Island/IBR Center for Developmental Neuroscience and Developmental Disabilities, a joint CSI/IBR venture.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the New York, Staten Island, Willowbrook Mile series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.
Location. 40° 35.772′ N, 74° 8.602′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Willowbrook. It is on D Street 0.1 miles west of Forest Hill Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1050 Forest Hill Rd, Staten Island NY 10314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2022
2. This pole stands next to each display sign with the same timelines
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Willowbrook Mile
As you walk the Mile, note not just the struggle, but also the progress that came from decades of advocacy.
1938: Authorization
1942: Halloran Hospital
1947: Willowbrook opens
1972: Exposιs
1975: Consent judgment
1987: Willowbrook closes2016: Willowbrook Mile
Other markers no longer nearby. Willowbrook Hepatitis Study (was approx. Ό mile away but has been confirmed missing); Gouvernor State School (was approx. Ό mile away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Institute for Basic Research. The grounds of the notorious Willowbrook State School are now home to the College of Staten Island campus of CUNY.
Also see . . .
1. Willowbrook State School. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 11, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. College of Staten Island/CUNY. Website homepage (Submitted on February 11, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 910 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
