The Misplaced Residents of Pennhurst State School and Hospital

The video discusses the history and experiences of residents at Pennhurst, an institution where many individuals were wrongly placed due to minor issues or societal misunderstandings. It highlights personal stories, including those of a boy admitted for a speech impediment and a woman burned by her sister. The video also addresses the misplacement of non-mentally challenged individuals and the life of residents with cerebral palsy, emphasizing the restrictions imposed by institutional life.

Why was a boy admitted to Pennhurst in 1918?

• He was a bad kid.

• He had a speech impediment.

• He had cerebral palsy.

• He was mentally challenged.

What was the reason given by a woman for her sister's actions?

• Her sister was following orders.

• Her sister wanted her inheritance.

• Her sister was jealous of her beauty.

• Her sister was mentally ill.

What type of individuals from Philadelphia were brought to Pennhurst?

• Elderly individuals needing care.

• Problematic kids with no other place to go.

• Physically handicapped individuals.

• Mentally challenged individuals.

What was a common characteristic of the men in the Pennhurst ward?

• They were all children.

• They all had cerebral palsy.

• They were all mentally challenged.

• They were all from Philadelphia.

What did the men with cerebral palsy at Pennhurst desire?

• To have more fulfilling lives.

• To return to Philadelphia.

• To be left alone.

• To stay at Pennhurst forever.