The facility will soon be opened to a non residential special needs school in the area that has no library on its site. We were especially pleased that our facility was recognized by another state service. There is now a computer for library use. With the many Windows applications and touch screen programs available, it is expected that the next major advancement will be in teaching fundamentals of simple automation to as many residents as possible. We are hoping that the special education teachers and therapists will now become involved with programs in the library setting.
Grant money comes from the public sector.
We found no private grants dedicated to this purpose. Selectivity is essential to appropriate library development. Very few publishers print material that covers subject matter of interest to retarded adults. Training in the distribution and selection of material should have the benefit of a professional librarian's knowledge and experience. Media centers for the handicapped should be model community environments, enhancing and expanding life skills which habilitate the clients.