Patient Experiences at the Pennhurst State School and Hospital

The transcript narrates personal experiences of being institutionalized at Pennhurst due to family and medical issues. It describes the emotional impact of separation from family, the conditions and facilities at Pennhurst, and the societal attitudes towards individuals with disabilities. The narrative highlights the challenges faced by families and individuals in dealing with disabilities and institutionalization.

What were the reasons for the institutionalization of many children at Pennhurst?

What was the narrator's perception of the environment at Pennhurst?

How did the narrator feel about being separated from their family?