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Show u ram si X u Meeting the needs of the mentally handicapped of Utah is the purpose and focus of Utah State Training School, the only residential institu- .u -.J,,,4 ii,. state. The spectrum of services provided by the Training School includes care, habitation, habita-tion, education and training. A full gamut of services and programs has been implemented imple-mented to meet the social, medical, academic and vocational voca-tional needs of each resident. The retarded in the community com-munity are also served through growing guest admission, admis-sion, respite care and day care programs for the retarded living liv-ing at home, in foster homes, in group homes and in nursing homes, according to Dr. Paul S. Sagers, Superintendent. The adult developmentally disabled are participating in the services provided by Adult Day Care Centers, Activity Therapy Centers and alternative alterna-tive programs sponsored through the Training School in Heber City, Lehi, Salt Lake City, Orem and American Fork. The Community Group Home program was altered this past year, with eight of the homes previously operated by the Training School now under the direction of the Mental Men-tal Retardation Association of Utah, Inc. Three group homes on campus and one on the grounds at Utah State Hospital continue to be administered by the Training School. A total of 870 mentally retarded persons were in residence resi-dence at the Training School at the beginning of the last fiscal year. Chronologically, they ranged in age from two to seventy-seven years. During the last fiscal year, a total of 39 persons were admitted admit-ted to the Training School as regular admissions. An additional addi-tional eighty-five were admitted admit-ted as guest admissions or court committments. Admission Admis-sion is now processed through the Regional Offices of the Division pf Family Services, tther than by direct appUca- tion to the Training School. Consequently, we no longer have . direct record of the number of applications submitted sub-mitted for admission. Sixteen dormitory cottages are located on campus. Of this number, fifteen were organized organ-ized and operated as two nursing nurs-ing facilities under license issued is-sued by the Utah Division of Health, in compliance with all State and Federal regulations. Tulip and Oak Cottage have been utilized as resident dormitories, dor-mitories, while Spruce Cottage was vacated by residents and designated for use in educational educa-tional programming. Apartment Apart-ment and independent living programs are operating in Violet Vio-let and Oak. Professional medical care is provided for Training School residents through a system of general medical and specialty clinics, conducted on an outpatient out-patient basis. The infirmary provides an "in-patient" unit of 35 beds, where residents are admitted for more intensive medical care and evaluation. Complicated and acute medical medi-cal problems are generally referred to the University Medical Center for hospitalization. hospitaliza-tion. Cooperative professional evaluation and staffing is conducted con-ducted weekly, under the direction dir-ection of the medical director, and includes psychiatry, psychology, dental, speech and hearing, occupational therapy, physical therapy and nursing care evaluation. Prior to the staffing, a complete medical and neurological review of history and physical examination is completed by the medical staff. Cooperative Programs A strong working alliance with the University of Utah College of Medicine, the University Uni-versity Medical Center, College Col-lege of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and the College of Health Sciences has grown steadily since the implementation implementa-tion of this program in 1970. The current fiscal year found new strengths and advances, providing a meaningful role in physician, nurse, and pharmacist pharma-cist education in regards to the needs of persons with mental retardation. This alliance will provide a new generation of health care specialists with a level of awareness for care, prevention, and research in mental retardation which will be mutually beneficial to both state agencies and to all residents resi-dents of Utah. Hui.;m Service Technician trainees were enrolled in classes on campus in connec tion with a cooperative program carried out with Utah Technical College. This comprehensive com-prehensive training program is expected to yield a number of trained personnel to more adequately staff existing and planned programs at the school. Consulting specialists in neurology, seizure, psychiatry, opthalmology, ENT, dermatology, dermato-logy, orthopedic, cardiac, gastroenterology, endocrinology, endocrino-logy, surgery and gynocology are providing expanded diagnosis diag-nosis and care. Full genetic services with cytogenetics and genetic pedigree investigation and counseling are also provided. Graduate interns from Brigham Young University, University of Utah, Utah State University and other universities universi-ties in the fields of speech pathology, audiology, education, educa-tion, social services and therapeutic thera-peutic recreation are a regular part of the cooperative training train-ing program. Staff Changes Several major staff changes were noted during the year, with F. John Walker named as budget and accounting officer; Ronald L. Liston as director of Cottage Life; Artalee T. Lar-sen Lar-sen director of the Social Services Ser-vices Department and Betty Kesterson was appointed as Staff Development Director. A registered music therapist was also added to the staff. The initiation of the "interdisciplinary "inter-disciplinary team" was concluded con-cluded as a fundamental unit, initiating, developing and monitoring programs for every resident on all levels of functioning. The interdisciplinary interdisciplin-ary team has been set up as the vehicle by which isolated and fragmented programming can come together for a unified uni-fied and responsible approach the specific needs and problems prob-lems of the resident. Reorganization of various departments and programs was initiated to more closely align role and function with service needs of the residents. . Programming was extended to -include 24-hour, seven-day services ser-vices where appropriate. The introduction of the interdisciplinary interdisci-plinary teams for development and monitoring of individual programs was also established in Wings B and C with a sensory sen-sory motor base. Education Under Senate Bill 218 an educational program is to be provided for each student, although the student may be temporarily domiciled in an institution. All children from age five through 21, irregard-less irregard-less of ability or handicapping condition, are included in this goal. Under SB218 an orderly transfer of school records to and from the state institution is also assured. A staff of fifty certified teachers serves the educational education-al needs of those residing at the school. 425 residents ages five through 21 are currently served in education programs. Post education for those over 21 is also a major consideration consi-deration of the staff. An extended ex-tended hours school program provides education for those students who are assigned to vocational training or work stations during the regular school hours. The broad concept of education educa-tion includes pilot and innova i jm- ! Ma,, the vM 0f His love rfcT i :,Lrjf ( U ff " hine, on you and 'Mffi P V- N f(V IK J y JUl yo"r hmd Christmas. Ji KjSjl IV )vj ioQjf Everhxtinu thanks to all. Priday's Office Supply American Fork n n HIM tive programs for such unique therapeutic programs such as deafblind, as well as modular programming for multiply handicapped retarded children. chil-dren. Services to the deaf blind population of the school have been extended. Concepts of researchprac-tioners researchprac-tioners such as Kephart, Edgar Ed-gar and other leaders in the developmental disabilities field afford new training opportunities op-portunities for staff members through workshop and in-service in-service training as part of ongoing on-going staff development programs. A new program was initiated for the emotionally disturbed to provide a comprehensive program for this special population, popu-lation, with creditable success. Community Programs Bridging campus and community com-munity activities is the role of community programs such as the Community Group Home and Day Care Center. Group home residents range in age from ten to forty, with abilities from severely to mildly retarded, functioning in a successful suc-cessful placement situation. These residents also participate partici-pate in recreation, community education, religious activities and a variety of community activities. Socialization skills, physical fitness, communication skills and self care skills are enhanced en-hanced for some 300 retarded adults, by frequent particia-tion particia-tion at one of the Training School community centers. More than 350 were enrolled in the last fiscal year. Summary Major changes in conceptualization conceptua-lization of the vocational training train-ing program at USTS brought new opportunity for job training train-ing and entry level preparation prepara-tion for the world of work. Two major construction projects were completed and a third begun. The dedication of the Mark K. Allen Epilepsy Center in early December marked a major milestone in the treatment and care of , those with this disorder. The 5,500 square foot building cost $462,000, without furnishings and special closed circuit television tele-vision monitoring system. It will eventually be occupied with 20 patients. The facility is a total medical model, but will incorporate a normal family living setting. Blessings at Cbristmas v o no o ni ill -i t GOVERNOR CALVIN L. RAMPTON gave the dedicatory address as the new Mark A. Allen Epilepsy Center opened on the training school campus. The half-million dollar facility was built entirely with state funds and opens a whole new era The new service station is now in operation following completion of a $79,000 building build-ing project. In addition to offering of-fering full services for the fleet of state owned vehicles, the station serves as a training facility for residents at the school who show potential in service station or mechanical work. A new auditorium was begun. This will be 12,156 square feet and will cost $494,621. The 72 by 134 foot brick building includes alternatives alter-natives such as carpeting, air conditioning, and a total sound system. It is attached to the south side of the existing school building and will seat 526,' piuS spaces for 24 wheelchairs. wheel-chairs. The Training School hires approximately 800 employees, with an annual payroll of $6,477,720.45, and is a major employer in Utah County. In the pharmacy, all necessary neces-sary equipment was pur - Let Peace encircle the world s fllirl nil inon onnlh We raise our ft 1 5 n chased to deliver Unit-Dose dispensing of medication to the residents. The Records, Research and Evaluation department facilitates facili-tates an information retrieval -system, which now provides educational evaluation, centers record and health services ser-vices information and statistical statisti-cal data relating, to deinstitutionalization deinstitu-tionalization under Title XX. A vigorous public awareness program has included continuing continu-ing programs of hosting workshops, work-shops, tours, cooperative training and educational programs for the community, informing the public of our facilities, programs and the potential of the retarded. Utah State Training School is a progressive, alternative service, giving those concerned con-cerned with the care of a handicapped han-dicapped individual the choice of therapy and residential programs and the opportunity for a productive life. hnvtrJ ivi linviri voice in thanks. a! 10 South Center Street American Fork, Utah 84003 Eagles Present Gifts to Needy Families Saturday, December II, Aerie Aer-ie and Auxiliary members from the Pleasant Grove Eagles Ea-gles Lodge went to Primary Childrens Hospital to present gifts and clothing for the children. chil-dren. Christmas Charity Chairman Helen Hall reports that the Primary Childrens Hospital was also chosen as the project of the state. State Auxiliary President June Anderson An-derson is project chairman for the year. In her honor, Pleasant Plea-sant Grove Eagles have chosen the Primary Childrens Hospital as one of their Christmas Christ-mas Projects. Aerie And Auxiliary Presidents Presi-dents Jim and Darlene Loock invite all members to join them as they present gifts to the hospital. Christmas baskets bas-kets will be presented to needy families from Pleasant Grove Eagles on Thursday, December Decemb-er 23. Eagle members are femind- fit? aroling Merry Christmas and thanks to our many kind patrons. House of Ivins Brush-o-Matic Car Wash SP'IETINaS A December day is all the more taiV beautiful in remembering... VAi Thinking of you and wishing you every happiness at Christmas. Horrocks and Associates American Fork AMERICAN FORK CITIZEN ed that the New Years Party December 31st is for Eagle members with reservations fm i niLiiii j,. jujuijiimiiiririwi i iWn-as THE IPEA BMN3 H0Png all things in Life will come to you this Warm thanks. IMPERIAL PHILLIPS'S ACE HARDWARE American Fork WEDNESDAY, Dec. 22. 197 on,Vt n0 one will be admitted w,thout reservations, RBWCinS MACtlONS." the precious Christmas! Jl ft TIRE SERVICE We join Frosty in extending warmest thoughts and , best 'wishes'-r? for a wonderful holiday from hpoinnina o hi) ft Hi |