Parents Council Organized In 1954 vm Council for Re
Parents of Italian students and members of the Opportuniny School organize a council in 1954 to aid the Opportunity program. Ocie Smith is named president with Mrs Howard L Williams as vice president and Mrs A T Butler treasurer. Loflin named to a leadership post. Retarded Children Week in Baytown highlights openness at the Baytown Opportunity School and Sheltered Workshops with public open houses and school-day visits to raise awareness and support for mentally retarded individuals and need for research into causes and prevention.
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Mental Retardation Is Medical Science Challenge
Baytown programs for educable and trainable handicapped students expand access to education and work opportunities. The Opportunity School led by Mrs. D L Phillips and John Woodard provide hope and training for about 181 local students, with 24 in the sheltered workshop program. National rates suggest ~3 percent require such services, highlighting gaps and the need for trained teachers and dedicated programs.
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Opportunity School Organized Here In 1955
The Opportunity School began in 1955 as a Bayetown Sunior Chamber project under civic group donations to aid mentally retarded children. Mrs. D L Phillips directed. volunteers and a few staff ran the program, serving about 24 children, with four remaining in care and others in education classes.
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