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Laughter is a part of life in Samantha Despard, 10, at play with her mother, Pat
Laughter is a part of life in Samantha Despard, 10, at play with her mother, Pat

Laughter is a part of life in Samantha Despard, 10, at play with her mother, Pat

Date7/27/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Laughter is a part of life in Samantha Despard, 10, at play with her mother, Pat. The child was born with Downs' Syndrome and her parents were told she would never be able to walk or talk. Mrs. Despard is upset at an Anglican Church task force report that recommends putting severely retarded children to death. We would never have been able in see what we do now. she says. Doctors say she has potential for independent living.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0026602F