unnecessary delay of care when it is needed, b) unnecessary and “final” separation of child from family, c) unnecessary trauma for child and family. It emphasizes therapeutic rather than custodial aspects of institutions. Contrary to the apprehensions of some, instituting a voluntary commitment procedure does not result in a flood of unnecessary admissions; in fact, it has the opposite effect. The superintendent is not obligated to accept voluntary patients, or those for whom community care seems more appropriate. Many retarded persons have considerable potential for job adjustment. The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, at national and state levels, op. crates special programs for placing the retarded. Some industries have tried programs which indicate that for some kinds of work, impairment may be an advantage rather than a liability, a