Visual arts and culture played a significant role in shaping political discourses, representing ideal humans with attractive features to promote the goals and ideals of socialism. Disability studies scholars researching the Eastern European context have pointed out that during the Soviet era, individuals with disabilities in visual arts and media were often portrayed through specific narratives emphasizing heroism, pity, and care. This portrayal was heavily influenced by Soviet ideology, built on social myths that stressed physical well-being and productivity as essential requirements for social participation. Individuals who did not meet these standards were subject to disqualification, discrimination, and their presence in visual culture and media. Researching the representation of children with intellectual disabilities in printed media in Latvia shows that the portrayal of children living in the Children’s Carehome No.2 Baldone has changed over the decades. It has evolved from news about slightly unwell children to representations of the consequences of alcoholism Therefore, this paper aims to explore how children with intellectual disabilities have been depicted and perceived in Latvia from the Soviet era to the present day. First, it will provide an overview of the history of Children’s Carehome No. 2 in Baldone. Then, it will focus on the representation of the institution and the depiction of children with intellectual disabilities during the Soviet era through printed media and visual culture. Finally, it will analyze how the narrative about intellectual disability has evolved.