Original Willowbrook Resident George Bowden Part 1

George Bowden was a resident during the time of the Willowbrook State School.Even though Willowbrook has been closed for more than 20 years, it's presence lives on for those who have lived and worked there. George begins to tell his story.

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[xeokym]

@1Grafikz1Blackout1 I don't see the interviewer "talking down to him." I see a very nervous interviewer who is trying to keep the interview going with a tough subject to interview because he gives a lot of single word answers, or just laughs. Keep in mind of course the guy has the mentality of a child, and the interviewer is trying to keep things simple & not confuse the guy too much. The interviewer is being very nice & friendly...how is that talking down to him?

[chrissy2001]

seeing him smile puts a smile on my face !!! <3

[Insanityxo]

I thought this was nice, some people I know who work with individuals with disabilities do 'baby talk' to them, it's so irritating.

[Bruce1949919]

Interviewing this man is very hard because of his train of thought and short answers. In my opinion the interviewer did a fine job.

[AndrewKH85]

Douche hair helps interview skills? no....

[1Grafikz1Blackout1]

Why does the interviewer have to talk down too him? "Yes..Yes you are" etc.

[jb55101]

i was in that place from 3 to 16 i got out at 16 becuse it was closing down. today i do special olympics for mn how long was he in the state school?

[Mommyrox78]

George, so glad to see you smiling and happy and have a great quality of life. God Bless You!