Many of their parents are in their 50s, 60s and 70s. For some, this is the only place they have stayed besides home. Others started coming after they graduated from St. Louis School, Tyler's school for students with mental disabilities. At the end of the day, their parents pick them up or buses take them to group homes. The Andrews Center's program is the only one in East Texas.
People travel from as far as Canton and Athens each day to attend.
There are several others who want that chance. Sixty-five people attend the training center. About 15 more are waiting for an opening. But without more funding, the training center could close. They rely on us for help, and there aren't many places to get it.