In the recent viewing of “Lost in Laconia”, there was a remarked change in the treatment of patients with more than just a duty to keep them alive. The change was accounted to a newly appointed superintendent, Richard Hungerford in 1952. A position previously held by clinically detached doctors, this ‘lowly’ teacher became the harbinger of involvement; encouraging parents of residents to visit, document and organize for the reform of the facility. “Help Wanted” advertisements sponsored by the newly formed well-meaning New Hampshire Council for Retarded Children, were shown to various charities and organizations, showing their current state and desperation from lack. On the part of the council it seemed innocuous, showing why they needed the