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Show r-w-n-nnw - - v - . -vw-nnw -t -nm,.. - ..nn -. - e - t -n -nnn -tn e - i - -erw-er- v- nnn - 14 REVIEW, May 13, 1965 ROCKY MOUNTAIN - - VICTIMS IN LAND HASSEL? ( V U: ' gy L Miss Mildred F. Jooes, In charge CRAMPED CONDITIONS of the centers young adult program, shows Jim Williams how already crowded offices must double as storage space. LEARNING A SKILL-Su- san Beagley, daughter of Glen R. Beagley, 2449 South 4th East, has become quite skilled weaving place mats at the Cerebral Palsy Training Center. has fallen off, plus canyon winds are no match for the tired wooded structure. Center officials are still hoping to acquire a four acre piece of land at Fort Douglas for a new facility. Handicapped Need New , Modern Training Center the center can only handle a maximum of 45 persons. Present waiting list is 20 some may wait six years to get into the facility for help. Statistically, 140 Utah's could fit into the centers program. The closing of historical Fort Dourlas may also sound taps for the future of Utahs handicapped persons. Almost forgotten In the Fort Douglas land squeese Is the Cerebral Palsy Training Center. Presently occupying an overcrowded eight -- room renovated warehouse, the Center Is pondering Its future and the future of its 40 handicapped adults and children. Cerebral Palsy' officials have been working for two years to obtain four acres of land on Fort Douglas to build a bigger and more adequate facility. Now that the old fort has been declared surplus, all land on the military post is frosen. With military units phasing out of the choice acreage in July 1967, large organisations are eyeing the land. Center officials and parents see their hope of gaining a small space for a new center for the handicapped fading fast. As one official put it, before we had a few things now we have in the bush nothing in the bush." Opened in I960, the center the only aid of its type for the multiple handicapped In Utah. It has no restrictions and accepts all handicapped is persons, regardless of age or physical capabilities. Through its planned supervised program, the training center helps the handicapped to reach their maximum emotional, social and physical development feared to their ability and at their own rate of progress. Shackled by a lack of space. Before the surplus order hit, the Cerebral Palsy Train ing Center was rated near the top of the list for land consideration. Now planners feel they have been forgotten in the that children and adults can stay at the center as long as we benefit them. He said some agencies will not continue after a training child reaches the age of 21. Seventy-fohandicapped adults and children have "graduated from the center into special education classes or into normal school curriculum. very cooperative and "helping to keep the building livable. Bearing the scars of histhe training center tory, building is far from adequate. Crowded conditions, overhead beating and lack of professional equipment are only a few of the problems. But if we didn't have this building, we wouldnt have anything," said Mr. Peck. land grab hassel. C. Jess Peck, executive director of the Center, revealed their year to year lease will be up in September. A doubt exists whether it will be re- ur on newed. ' Where will we take the children if we dont have a facility?, Mr. Peck asked. Only thing we could do is go to someones basement or tell the parents they must keep their handicapped children at had the land, it wouldnt be too difficult to get the facility, he added. The Center pays the govern$166. per month plus utilities for the 3,200 square foot building. Maintenance of the property is knt m by the y, of recreation, communication skills, classroom activities, free play, arts and crafts. Craft courses include cere-acs, weaving, leatherwork, crocheting, plastics, knitting, flower and jewelry making, copperwork and, needlework. Craft items are sold through the center and various organand isations stores. All proceeds are used to purchase additional craft materials. Estimated cost of classroom center. Cerebral Palsy officials lauded the Army for being PONT PAY MPE! 13th West mi tr ment Paid staff of the Cerebral Palsy Training Center includes Director Peck and six attendants: Mrs. Annie Anderson, 731 East 1250 South; Mrs. Olav Gran, 1430 East 3115 South; Miss Mildred F. Jones, 454 Soutn Temple; Mrs. Erl-in- g W. Johanasen, 893 North 12th West; Mrs. Hilliard N. Proctor, Fort Douglas; Mrs. Ingrid H. Dorney, 704 North 9:30 During the five-daA.M. to 4 P.M. training week, students go through a program center obtains its The yearly $31,000 budget as follows: $17,000 from welfare, $8,000 from donations, $6,000 from tuition. Tuition can cost a parent as high as $30 per month about half the cost of teaching a handicapped child for one year. Estimated cost year for each pupil is $673 91 Two of the original six children who entered the school in 1960, are still receiving training today. Mr. Peck advised home.1 If we materials is $800. per year. Center has one attendant for almost every eight handicapped persons. Mr. Peck said the ratio should be maximum one attendant for every four students Last year 55 volunteers worked at the Center. Unless the federal government has a change ox heart, colorful For. Douglas is doomed Whether the future of Utahs handicapped persons is doomed along with it is still anyone's guess. THi FAR SlnlOP NOW! GOLD STRIKE STAMPS WITH ALL PURCHASES G.E. High Speed RANGE ill evM, twenty ster-- t g 23" drewer, Redient Heet breiler, bette ceatrelt. 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