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PELITAM PROGRESSNews and Activities of

The New York Institute for rhe Education of the Blind

Volume 38, No. 1 999 Pelham Parkway, Bronx. N.Y. I:une 25, 1976

Assistant Director Noble Wiltshire introduces senior Brenda Callender to the Optacon - the newelectronic reading device given to the New York Institute for the Education of the Blind bv theJESSIE RIDLEY FOUNDATION. Story on page 8.

THE NEW YORK INSTITUTE FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE BLIND

999 PELHAM PARKWAY • BRONX, N.Y. 10469

145 YEARS OF SERVICE TO BLIND CHILDREN

PRESIDENT Gordon C. Dewey

VICE-PRESIDENTS Howland Davis Herman A. Heydt. Jr.

SECRETARY Richard B. Duane. Jr .. M .D.

TREASURER Robert Rosenman

DIRECTOR Roger C. Walker, M.S.

BOARD OF MANAGERS

Edmund Bartlett Donald E. Brandon, M.D. Mrs. Robert G.Brayton Howland Davis Mrs. E. Allen Dennison Gordon C. Dewey Richard B. Duane, Jr .. M.D. Edward Ridley Finch, Jr. DavidS. Hemingway

Herman A. Heydt, Jr. Mrs. Edward Livingston Hunt. Jr. Francis K eally Mrs. Richard Lounsbery John Rhodes Robert Rosenman William Shields, Jr. George S. Stephenson Peter F. Tufa

June 25, 1976

DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

The celebration of the Bicentennial has not gone unnoticed at the Institute. Throughout the year there have been class projects and field trips, programs and musical events in honor of our country's birth.

Most visible of all is the new flagpole which proudly stands in the grassy area at the rear of Schermerhorn Hall.

At the time of the construction of the present campus in 1924, the Alumni donated to the school a flagpole which stood at the Pelham Parkway entrance to Schermer­horn Hall until vandals began mutilating it approximately two years ago.

The Alumni Association, as they had done fifty years previously, provided the monies necessary for the purchase of a new flagpole. The Alumni Fund, Inc. and the Naval Cadets provided the additional funds needed for the flagstone walk and plantings. Altogether, a fitting way to commemorate this important moment in our nation's history.

The United States was only 56 years old at the time of the founding of the Institute in 1831. Our school and our country have grown together in the past one­hundred and forty-five years.

Governments and Institutions do not, if they are to survive, dwell on the past. They look ahead confident that their experiences, achievements and shortcomings are merely lessons upon which to build for the future.

Director

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The annual OPEN SCHOOL DAY held on Thursday, May 13, once again provided the opportunity for parents, students and staff to share a day of special activities and events. The day be­gan with coffee in the Upper School Li­brary where special exhibits had been prepared by the arts and crafts, wood­working, recreation and orientation and mobility departments.

Following coffee, a tour provided parents with the opportunity to observe students in special activities. Bowling, swimming, weight lifting, karate, Opta­con reading and a tour of the library were included in the schedule.

OPEN SCHOOL DAY by Noble Wiltshire

Parents then had the opportunity to visit classes or departmental programs. Frampton Hall's program provided spe­cial interest for the late morning activi­ties. A music recital started off the spe­cial events. The singing and playing of instruments by the children was greeted with great enthusiasm. The trampoline demonstrations, roller skating, bicycle riding and races were also a big attrac­tion and added greatly to the fun.

Following the picnic lunch a PTA meeting was conducted. Plans for the Supper-Bazaar were discussed and PTA officers were elected for 197 6-77.

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The day's activities were brought to a close as students from the Deaf-Blind Department, Van Cleve Hall, Wood House, the Learning Center and the Upper School all joined to present a Bicentennial Review in the Upper School auditorium. Important events and high­lights of American History were brought to life in the skits and songs presented by the students.

Sharing in the events and activities of this day continues to be a special event at the Institute.

by Earlene Devol

About eighty-five people gathered in the solarium of Frampton Hall on Thurs­day, February 19, then another group of the same size on Friday, February 20 to participate in the Sex Education Work­shop. Included were teachers, aides, child-care workers, houseparents, super­visers , administrators, ten students and thirty-one parents. The objectives of the Workshop were to stimulate thought and discussion about the significance of sexuality and sex education, to increase the sensitivity to the ways in which at­titudes are acquired and to outline a general plan for further programs to assist NYIEB students, staff and parents in this area.

Roger C. Walker, Director of the In­stitute, opened the Workshop and intro­duced the keynote speaker, Mary Ro­mano, who is Supervisor of Orthopedic Social Services at Columbia Presbyterian

Hospital. Following the keynote address, participants were assigned to one of six discussion groups. Each group consisted of twelve to fifteen staff, parents or students from various departments. These were led by "facilitators" from other agencies serving various handicaps and working with sex education prob­lems. The discussions were to be focused on understanding and sharing our at­titudes and concern about sexuality and sex education, regarding issues raised by the keynoter and in situations faced by NYIEB staff, parents and students.

Suggestions for further planning or programming were elicited in the groups and summarized from recorder's notes and reports after a buffet luncheon in the solarium. Mrs. Romano presented the summary and Mr. Walker closed the Thursday meeting with a statement re­flecting the enthusiasm expressed for continuing meeting between all staff, parents and students in a more homo­geneous grouping. He announced that two or three committees would be formed to work on the several levels of handicaps here; a chairperson would be assigned to each and two representatives of each would meet with the administration to discuss progress on follow-up programs. The meeting was held on June 9 and focused on plans for the coming year.

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BICENTENNIAL EVENTS by Albina Gaudino

The Bicentennial spirit has been ex­pressed and emphasized in many dif· ferent ways throughout the campus. All the students have been involved with classroom activities like reading about the growth of our nation, discussing the roles of great men and women from our heritage, and writing book reports on these related topics. The younger chil­dren have been busy with craft projects, for example, making replicas of the various American flags. In the early Fall, the students of Wood House decided to plant a dogwood tree marked with a special plaque as a living memento of their celebration of America's two­hundreth birthday.

There also have been a number of off­campus bicentennial activities. The older deaf-blind students, and students from the Upper School including the Learning Center, and the seventh, eighth and tenth grades, attended a performance at Town Hall, especially for adolescents, entitled, "We the People." It was a multi-media production which traced American his­tory from its beginnings. The social studies students from the Upper School took a three-day trip to Philadelphia to visit the Liberty Bell and the Franklin Institute. In anticipation of their special graduati~n trip to Vermont, Massa­chusetts and Montreal, the Senior class has been collecting b.rochures on the historical sites throughout the New England area in order to plan their itinerary.

All these individual projects and studies culminated in an impressive Bi­centennial Assembly Program presented by the students and teachers as part of the Anniversary Exercises in April, and the Open School Day in May.

The program included songs from the Chorus and the Lower School students; a short play from the Senior Class, which compared young America's struggle for independence to an adolescent's similar struggle; and a longer play about the

great accomplishments of various Amen­cans with students from the Deaf-Blind Department, Wood House and the Upper School. The audience included Frampton Hall children, parents, friends, faculty and staff.

All these activities have focused on one goal - that is, developing an awareness of America and the American spirit in our-students; America - past, present and future.

TREASURE UNEARTHED ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

Motivated by her love for the writings of Jack London, our School Psychologist found a book entitled, "Call of the Wild", on the shelves of The Institute Library. The book was first published in 1908, and this second edition reprinted in 1909.

On the fly leaf was the following note and signature in the handwriting of Jack London: "Dear Tad,

You certainly are a bear, and you sure got my goat. Here's hoping to our meeting at the next big quarrel.

Glen Ellen, Calif. August 22, 1910

Yours abysmally, Jack London

Charles Hamilton, famous expert and dealer in autographs, has assured the Institute that the handwriting and signa­ture are indeed authentic, and that this is a valuable find.

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VAN CLEVE HALL by Rita Madden

The students at Van Cleve Hall worked hard to improve their academic skills. They made good use of the new equip­ment - cassette recorders, Science Lab materials, large tactual relief maps and globe, and a new Braille Reading Series - to achieve their aim. They demon­strated their abilities in the areas of Mathematics and Reading on two occasions when classes from Colleges with which the Lower School cooperated for practicum experiences came to see model lessons.

In the area of daily living, the students endeavored to perfect the practical skills required for the preparation and serving of a luncheon. By Easter time, the skills had been developed well enough for the students who participated in the Activi­ties of Daily Living classes to prepare and give a party for the whole Depart­ment. All enjoyed the occasion.

Activities in the simulated work-shop or the production work-shop provided the students not only with valuable ex­perience that they will find useful in the world of work but also with money which they used to finance trips to the Aquar­ium, a Japanese restaurant and the Circus. The students were as happy with the work itself as with the money earned for their activities.

For the younger children, their class outing was a trip to the Zoo. They packed lunches and enjoyed the day -with the special attraction of being al­lowed to approach the animals closely.

The school year just finished was one of hard work but one in which much was accomplished both in academic and non­academic areas.

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THE DEAF-BLIND DEPARTMENT

by Bernadette Kappen

The highlight of this year for most of the students was their participation in the simulated workshop. The students enjoy working and they are thrilled with the token economy.

For the first time this year, the stu­dents had classes in music therapy. De­spite the severity of their hearing impair­ments the students enjoy marching, playing musical instruments and signing. In the Spring, Miss Reyes' girls put on a Spring play for the parents and their friends in the department. The students signed the dialogue, played rhythm in­struments and participated in interpre­tive dancing. The costumes were magnifi­cent and all who saw the skit were very moved by the high degree of skill the the girls showed.

Recreation activities have been incor· porated into the daily curriculum. The staff and parents are making an effort to help the students learn how to amuse themselves during free time. Early in the spring the parents, staff and students participated in a one-day recreation workshop to determine the needs of the students. The day was spent visiting with the different classes to observe specific games and crafts as well as discussing the needs of the children at home.

Again this year all the students were given instruction in daily living skills. The training takes place in the dorm, classroom or an apartment setting. The students are evaluated and a special pro­gram is set up to meet their needs in per­sonal hygiene, crafts, household manage­ment skills, cooking and recreation. In­dependence in daily living is vital for the total growth of the students. Special units were planned to help the students learn about preparing a simple meal for themselves and other friends. Mary Jane Brown's and Dolores Reyes' classes have prepared luncheon parties for the staff and parents to test their skills in this area. The students are becoming more proficient at entertaining. In the daily living skills program unit, trips have

been planned to stores and local com­munity resources and restaurants. Chris­tine Carmody's students went on a shop­ping trip at the end of a clothing unit. Inez Pizzurro and her class visited a fire station as part of a unit on transporta­tion. As you can see, the daily living skills program is coordinated with the classroom teacher's program. This pro­vides a better language approach for the students.

In an effort to help the students gain some understanding of the world of work, trips to workshops and industry were planned. Tom Miller and Francine Naiman have structured their classroom activities around job awareness and prac­tical life situations. The students have enjoyed the trips as well as participating in actual job situations.

Token parties h~tve been going on througnout the year in relation to the workshop. Marcia Eccher's students and Janet Shapiro's girls all enjoyed trips to restaurants in the community.

In trying to teach language a unit ap­proach is often followed. In Melanie Johnson's class, the students took a trip to the zoo as a follow-up to the class­room activities.

Camping was a new interest in the de­partment this year. Mary Jane Brown's class took a winter trip to Camp Wapan­acki and Tom Miller's Boy Scouts went on a weekend Camping Trip. The stu­dents enjoyed these special outdoor activities and were awarded special cer­tificates of achievement in Camp Craft.

The 197 5-7 6 school year was a year of growth for all the students in the depart­ment as well as a year of many fun learning experiences. With summer approaching the students are eagerly awaiting camp experiences as well as family trips.

THE LEARNING CENTER by Albina Gaudino and Cirace t.-assetw

The Learning Center experienced a productive year in both academic and social activities. It was a year in which

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we welcomed a new teacher, Grace Cassetta, and a new student from the Lower School, Victoria Paul. Now as the school year ends, we extend our good wishes to all the members of the gradua­ting class of 1976, especially Stuart Waters and James Strauss, who were students in the Learning Center since its beginning in 1973.

We are particularly proud of our suc­cessful joint efforts with various groups of students and faculty at the Institute in the course of the school year. In Decem­ber, the Learning Center held its annual Bake Sale and l)affle along with the Deaf-Blind Department's Christmas Crafts and Plants Sale. Proceeds from the event enabled us to attend a series of plays staged by Theater Arts for Youth at Town Hall.

Likewise, in the spring, the Learning Center participated in the Anniversary Exercises and Open School Day Activi­ties by presenting an original Bicenten­nial Play in cooperation with Tom Miller and Francie Naiman and their studeuts; Frank Irzyk and his Social Studies classes; and with Erlinda Salazar and James Christensen providing the musical accompaniment. The program also in­cluded the Chorus, the Senior Class, and students from the Lower School and Wood House. It was quite a production which called for plenty of red, white and blue, so the students tie-dyed tee-shirts as part of their costumes. William Franqui painted the stage set with the help of art teacher, Roberta Phillips.

The Learning Center would also like to acknowledge the vocational guidance projects which Alan Kalish initiated in our class. As part of his weekly Work Awareness discussion group in the Learn­ing Center, he arranged for us to visit, observe and question the work evaluation and training programs at various agen­cies, including the Lighthouse, the Indus­trial Home for the Blind, the Jewish Guild for the Blind, and the Association for the Help of Retarded Children.

The Learning Center thanks all the members of the administration, faculty, staff and students who helped make this year our best and busiest ever.

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PRE-VOCATIONAL PROGRAM by Frank Simpson

Program services became more diversi­fied this year through expansion of work­study opportunities, extension of A.D.L. services, and more involvement of' all professional staff on the school campus.

Students are now being offered new work experiences in the three dining rooms and kitchens as well as the laun­dry. The areas of food service and laun­dry are potential placement opportunities for many Institute students after their educational experiences are completed. By having the actual work experience prior to leaving The Institute chances for employment are greatly enhanced.

Activities of Daily Living staff mem­bers begin the teaching day early in the students' dormitories. Some students are mastering basic self-care skills while others are learning to take care of their rooms. The learning experience is more meaningful since it is in the actual dor­mitory setting at the actual time such duties should be performed. This area of independent living and mastery of basic self-care skills will continue to be stress­ed since it is a prerequisite for move­ment into the world of work.

The Pre-Vocational Staff and Educa­tional Staff function as a team with an on-going interchange of ideas. Teachers and Teacher's Aides from the classroom accompany their students to various Pre­Vocational Program Components. They provide valuable input regarding be­havior management techniques and lan­guage development.

Students continue working in the print shop, in child care service, with the in­door and outdoor maintenance staff as well as off the school campus. The In­stitute continues to have a close working relationship with The New York Botani­cal Garden, The Association for the Help of Retarded Children Workshop, and Congressman Biaggi's office to pro­vide off-campus placements.

The Summer Pre-Vocational Program was operated in July-August, 1975 and it is anti~ipated this experience will be offered in the Summer of 1976. Stu­dents have the opportunity to experience living in a simulated group home where self-care, home management, and cooking skills are taught. Extensive rec­reational as well as work opportunities are also provided.

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The Optacon

by Rita Madden

During the past year, the New York Institute for the Education of the Blind took a further step toward achieving its goal of service to the visually impaired by acquiring a new communication aid -the Optacon. This electronic device con­verts print material into tactual represen­tations which a person feels when he places his finger on a tactile screen. The screen is one inch by one-half inch and by means of its vibrating reeds, the con­figuration of the letter being scanned by a miniature camera is able to be recog­nized by a blind person. For example, as he moves the camera across a line of print, the blind reader will feel tactile patterns that correspond to the shapes of the letters. The equipment and training components were funded by a grant from the Jessie Ridley Foundation.

Every level of student endeavor is able to benefit from the Optacon - from the blind primary-grade students who have learned reading this way to the college students who have been aided by being able to use instructional materials formerly at the disposal only of the sight­ed. The Optacon has helped the blind acquire jobs and advance in the world of work where competition with the sight­ed is no small factor. And in the area of independence in daily living skills, the Optacon is important in enabling a blind person to look up telephone num­bers, check bank statements, and - so importantly - to be able to read his own typed correspondence.

This year several of the staff at the Institute were trained to provide instruc­tion in the use of the Optacon for the students of the Upper and Lower Schools. Through these lessons, access to the printed word is possible and inde­pendence is achieved, so that a great measure of freedom for the blind person results. This year, the New York In­stitute's further step is indeed a giant stride in procuring and advancing that freedom.

ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY DEPARTMENT

by Bonnie S. Hil/sberg

Orientation and Mobility stuqents have been learning concepts and skills to enable each to become a safe and in­dependent traveler according to his or her own capabilities and needs. Mobility is taught in a one-to-one ratio, and the major components include indoor travel, residential and business travel, public transportation and rural travel.

During the 1975-76 school year an in­service was presented to the Van Cleve child care workers by the Orientatior and Mobility staff. The topics include( an introduction to mobility, a blindfold experience, the philosophy of cane tech­nique and a presentation of two films entitled "What do you do when you meet a blind person?" and "Not Without Sight."

This year the Mobility Department formulated a "Sensory Training Room." This room has been equipped with a variety of_ tapes, films, sound source machines, traffic signs and maps, as well as mobility-concept games and kits. The sensory training room has been used by many of the Lower School and deaf-blind students to build a solid foundation in preparation for independence, safety and a greater awareness of the environment.

In addition to regularly scheduled classes, many of the high school students in Orientation and Mobility participated in a trip to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a dog-guide school in Yorktown Heights. Under the close supervision of an in­structor from Guiding Eyes, each student had the opportunity to experience travel­ing with a trained dog.

A visit to the United Airlines Terminal at Kennedy International Airport was also arranged. The students received an explanation of procedures, including reservations, check-in, ticketing, baggage claim, special services and a tour of a 747 and a DC-10 jet. Both trips provided the students with valuable information and experience.

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PLAY IS THE WORK OF CHILDHOOD by Delores Fighera

The staff of the Afternoon Program at Van Cleve believes that "Play is the Work of Childhood." We feel that play is as important to the child as work is to the adult. Since almost everything that the child does in the afternoon program is play, we have tried to use this medium to help the children become aware of themselves as individuals, and to aid them in their awareness of and relation­ship with the world in which they live.

Since play has not always been spon­taneous with our children we have tried to create an atmosphere of acceptance where the child is free to try his hand in many areas of recreation. At least once a week each child goes swimming, bowling _ and works out in the gym. Many of the children attend music therapy sessions and library hour. On rainy or cold days the children work on arts and crafts proj­ects, but when the weather is good they play outdoors on the playground equip­ment or ride bicycles, a great favorite with the older children.

In the past, we have tried to provide the children with activities that were suited to their age as well as their physi­cal abilities. This year, with our Lower School boys entering their early teens, we have allowed them to attend self-defense classes given at the Upper School. Need­less to say, these classes are very popular.

Another activity that we have begun this year at Van Cleve is scouting. Our younger girls have been participating in Brownies and our older girls in Girl Scouts. The girls have been attending cooking classes, arts and crafts, nature walks, and their favorite, pizza parties. Next year we hope to use Girl Scouts to facilitate the ideas of good citizenship and sportsmanship.

Our boys have been actively involved in Cub Scouts. Their theme this year has been the Bicentennial. We went on a tnp to the Statue of Liberty, aner spending many weeks discussing the meaning of freedom and why we are for-

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tunate to be living in America. Our Scouting year ended on the weekend of May 21, with a three-day trip to the Boy Scout Camp at Alpine, New Jersey. The boys really roughed it. They cut all the wood necessary to build our camp fires, where we did all our cooking. Since there was no running water or plumbing in the cabin, they had to carry in the water supply several times each day. They went on nature hikes and attended religious services in an open field. All enjoyed themselves tremendously and the boys became aware of how little is necessary in the way of material things to make them happy.

SOCIAL SERVICES by Earlene Devol

The major feature of the Social Serv­ices program in 1975-76 was the addition of a part-time social worker, Mrs. Judy Gluckman, to serve the families of students in the Upper and Lower Schools. She collaborates with the other two workers on school-wide parent/staff activities and services, such as the monthly newsletter, P.T.A., Long-Range Planning and Sex Education committee meetings. In addition, she works on specific problems with students, families, staff and community agencies.

Other department highlights this year have included the compilation of a campus-wide Program Guide, Parent Directory and Parent Questionnaire. The latter was developed to provide staff with a means for understanding parents' views of students' needs, habits, problems, strengths and goals, and for using these in planning the child's school program. Similarly, parents in some departments were asked to participate in writing the goals and evaluating the child's progress for each trimester. These activities are designed to promote, both in attitude and procedure, the parent-teacher part­nership essential for the student to achieve his or her maximum potential. Though some parents have been un­accustomed to such involvement, many have responded with interest and appre­ciation to these new opportunities.

P.T.A. programs this year have at­tempted to foster this sharing of ideas, information and responsibility. Topics have included a panel presentation of the various medical services offered to stu­dents by the school, group action in re­questing New York City to provide week­end transportation for students who re­side there, panel and audience discussion of problems faced by families of handi­capped children, and a review of several bills pending in the New York State legislature regarding education of the handicapped.

Monthly meetings for Hispanic parents focused on preparation for and review .of departmental or school-wide programs and activities, such as progress reports, P.T.A. programs, Open School Days, Sex Education and Pre-Vocational workshops. Monthly Parent Advisory Committee meetings have served a similar purpose of providing input into decisions and program planning plus follow-up evalua­tion of activities. Numerous meetings were attended on pertinent issues, par­ticularly current and pending legislation. Four parent/staff trips were arranged, to learn more about community resources providing training, education and/or housing for handicapped persons.

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES by Victoria Tripodi

Since its inception, the following pro­gram has been implemented; Frampton Hall students have the opportunity to bowl twice a week and improve their motor skills; Wood House students swim once a week, they go bowling, receive physical education and study body awareness through music therapy; Lower School students have bowling and swim­ming available to them as well as arts and crafts and physical education.

In addition to these weekly activities, a number of special trips have been plan­ned. On March 18, thirty students saw the Broadway show "The Wiz." Plans to see "Grease" as well as Ringling Bro­thers, Barnum and Bailey Circus are

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being made for the spring. Before Christ­mas recess, the students went to Radio City Music Hall to see "The Sunshine Boys." These group activities were great­ly enjoyed by all and helped to improve the rapport both among students and be­tween teachers and students. They also serve as a pleasant change from everyday activities.

One special trip was a week spent in Hardwick, Vermont, for skiing and other winter sports. Similar trips are being planned for the future.

Another innovation is the re-establish­ment of a student basketball team. The team has competed agains.t other schools and the team spirit has been over­whelming.

A particularly popular program is the self-defense class that has been organized with the help of volunteers from the staff. Participating in this program are a· selected group of boys from lower school and many upper school students. The members of the class have become ex­tremely involved in this program and have gone all out toward becoming pro­ficient at it.

As the Recreation Supervisor I have been lucky this year in having some very nice and very talented people to help me with the program. Early in the year we made a major effort to organize the recreational activities so that our students could better utilize the many facilities available to them during after­period hours.

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AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR MULTIHANDICAPPED

by Peter Varga

The 1975-76 after-school program in Frampton Hall has gone through a dy­namic change. This season we have had a rigid schedule of activities making every moment of the day a more mean­ingful experience for each child. The new part of the program had more structured activities run throughout the entire after­noon, into the evening.

Eric Applegate held ADL groupings with different childcare workers each afternoon. His program allowed the children of Frampton Hall to experience a wide variety of stimulating activities. This included shopping for groceries, cooking, washing and cleaning, and other phases of cooking skills. Eric also started to work on the most basic and essential skills for the children regarding hygiene.

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Another activity which contributed to the success of the after-school program was led by Jeff Nulman, the physical edu­cation instructor. Jeff, with the help of the child-care staff worked mainly on gross and fine motor activities which in­cluded bike riding, roller skating, the trampoline, and other gym related acti­vities. The children also had an oppor­tunity to use the swimming pool and the bowling alley on the main campus as part of their gym and recreational program.

Other activities this year included daily Arts and Crafts, a television hour, trips, and free time. With the help of the child­care staff, the after school time was well utilized, giving the children of Frampton Hall solid cohesion in programing all evening.

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THE REGIONAL CENTER by Khogendra N Das

The Regional Center, in spite of a reduction in Federal funding (viz. $1,925,000.00 for 1975-76 as opposed to $2,050,000.00 for 1974-75), under Title VI-C Section 622, PL 91-230, ESEA, has witnessed an expansion of services to deaf-blind children and their families. The reason for this expansion, or higher figure (viz. 610 children re­ceiving services in PY 1975-76 as op­posed to 548 during PY 1974-75) may be attributed to two factors:

1. Improved screening procedures to identify deaf-blind children;

2. Increased commitment and support from local state, public and private agencies.

The Regional Deaf-Blind Register re­corded 891 children (as opposed to 786 in PY 1974-75) identified as deaf-blind. During the PY 1975-76, twenty-one agencies were subcontracted by the Regional Center towards the delivery of direct educational services to 448 deaf­blind children. The remaining 162 deaf­blind children received educational services in programs supported by funds from local, state and private services.

Two of the important regional activi­ties during this passing year may be sum­marized briefly as:

1. State-wide planning workshops on prevocational / vocational educational services;

2. State-wide planning workshops on parent services.

State-wide planning workshops in both the above mentioned areas were conduct­eel by the Cent er in the States of Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Regional Workshops on these two areas are being planned for PY 1976-77 - to be preceded by planning workshops for Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.

The purposes of these workshops are:

1. Needs assessment.

2. Development of Core Groups (Subcommittees on a state-wide and region-wide basis) for ap­propriate planning for service delivery.

3. Identification of resources and implementation of service plans.

Prior to PY 1975-76, activities towards parent services have been limited to a few, but successful, mini-workshops for parent training. With the addition of a Social and Child Care Services Specialist (Mrs. Wilma Jeff, recruited November, 1975), we are confident the service deliv­ery to parents will be improved. The Regional Center has also worked closely with and assisted the regional representa­tives (Mrs. Mary O'Donnell and Mr. George Hibbler) of the National Associa­tion for Deaf-Blind (a parent organiza­tion formed July, 1975) in planning for appropriate services to parents.

One of the highlights of the PY 1975-76 regional activities was the National Workshop involving pediatricians, par­ents and educators conducted by the Center, in New York City on October 30th and 11st, 1975. Approximately ISO persons representing the mainland U.S.A. and its territories participated. Among the participants were 35 pedia­tricians , 50 parents and 65 educators and related professionals. The purpose of the workshop was to facilitate better com­munication between these groups , through an exchange of ideas and infor­mation with regard to the needs and problems of deaf-blind children and their parents.

Other workshops (including mini­workshops) sponsored were in the areas of language development, prevocational programming and communication.

The Regional Center recently recruited Mrs. Joan Hersh as Educational Diag­nostician in February, 1976. Mrs. Hersh,

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Miss Maria Nevarez* from Boston College (who spent eight weeks as Administrative Intern at the Center) and Mrs. Emily Simpson have been involved in screening deaf-blind children (suspected) in the State of New York. Similar activities were initiated in other states. The pur­pose of the screening is to identify those "deaf-blind" children who ne.ed follow­up diagnosis and evaluation to determine the eligibility for services as a deaf-blind child. This screening activity nopefully will be completed by June 30th, )976.

Another important area that the Regional Center has been involved · in is the "Program Evaluation". It is required under the contract agreement with BEH that the Regional Center develop a pla!l to evaluate deaf-blind programs. To ful­fill this requirement, a subcommittee, appointed by the Regional Coordinator, · is present.ly studying various existing standards for the blind, the deaf and the mentally retarded to develop an "evalu­ation instrument" to be reviewed by each of the subcontracting agencies for final adoption by the Regional Center. The evaluation instrument, it is anticipated, will be ready by June 30, 1976, for use next year, by the subcontracting agencies for the purposes of self-evaluation. This will be followed by regional activities to provide necessary assistance for improve­ment in the areas found to be weak. Agencies found to be strong or having expertise in certain areas will be utilized, through workshops, visitation and ex­change programs to assist others who need that service(s).

Concluding, the regional proposal for PY 1976-77 was submitted to BEH, U.S. Office of Education, Washington, D.C. on March 1, 1976. It is anticipated that increased funding will be available. We hope, along with you, that new pro­grams (including summer programs) will be funded during PY 1976-77 to serve additional children. However, we should bear in mind that federal dollars alone cannot provide for all the needed serv­ices, and that we as individuals and as groups (associations, agencies , etc.) must assist , cooperate and support in bringing about improved services for this special segment of our population.

* Miss Nevarez will be returning to Puerto Rico after her graduation this Mav. to work as a teacher with deaf-

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THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT by Erlinda Salazar

This year saw the merging of the edu­cational and therapeutic aspects of the music program. The framework was based upon the concept of music as a learning tool and as a means of promot­ing self-esteem, socialization, group in­volvement, and emotional expression.

The program covered a wide range of activities geared to the needs of the students. On the one hand, piano and organ instruction, general music, chorus, and piano tuning were offered in the Upper and Lower Schools. On the other hand, music therapy sessions were con­ducted in the Lower School, Frampton Hall, and the Deaf-Blind Department.

To carry further the significance of musical experiences, six concert trips were arranged for the students. They consisted of two operas, one organ re­cital, and three concerts of the National Orchestral Association.

A large number of students from the Upper and Lower Schools attended the MET performance of two operas Rossini's "Barber of Seville" and Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel," on October 21 and December 1, respectively. Attendance at these operas was preceded

·by listening to the recorded opera fol­lowed by a discussion of pertinent de­tails.

On October 30, the organ students heard the first-rate performance of twin organists, Grady and Gordon Wilson, at St. Paul's Chapel, Columbia University.

Through the invitation of the National Orchestral Association, we had a mar­velous opportunity to hear three concerts this season. Each time, we were given very excellent seats which enabled us to hear and watch the orchestra at close range. The first concert on December 16 featured fifteen-year-old pianist David Frost, who gave a remarkable perform­ance of Beethoven's "Piano Concerto No. 5." In the second concert on Febru­ary 17, the gue~t violinist was sixteen­year-old Karen Eley, whose technical prowess was displayed in her stunning rendition of Paganini's "Violin Concerto No. 1." The last concert on A'pril 3 focused on the theme, "Behind the Scenes in Music." The program included

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works of Beethoven, Prokofiev and Bartok. The concert was highlighted by a "rehearsal" of Beethoven's "Symphony No. 5," the splendid performance of guest violinist Stephanie Chase in Prokof­iev's "Violin Concerto No. 2," and the tribute to conductor Leon Barzin on his retirement. Indeed, attendance at these NOA concerts provided our students with a unique experience of hearing a wide range of standard symphonic works per­formed by talented young artists.

Not only were our students on the re­ceiving end of these musical and music­related experiences. They, too, invested time and energy in actualizing their own musical experiences. They presented successful public performances which provided for the development of self­esteem and group involvement.

The first performance was at the Christmas Program on December 19, which featured "Once Upon A Christmas Star." The Lower School children, assis­ted by several members of the faculty, provided the music on the Orff instru­ments, while the Upper School Chorus sang. Against beautiful scenery the roles of Mary and Joseph, the Angels, the Stardusts and the Stars, were convinc­ingly enacted by selected Upper and Lower School Students. The whole pro­duction was a joy to the audience.

The second performance on April 15 marked the Institute's 145th Anniversary. At the same time, it also commemorated America's 200th birthday. "A Bicenten­nial Review" featured participants from the Upper School, Learning Center and Deaf-Blind Department. Appropriate musical numbers were provided by the Upper School Chorus and the mus1c staff. The audience participation in the last song, "America," was a fitting ending to the whole production.

On the occasion of Open School Day last May 13, the bicentennial program was presented for the second time. The added attraction was the Lower School Chorus which sang several selections with a bicentennial theme. Owing to the large amount of student participation from the different departments, the· program turned out to be a real "family produc­tion." The audience enjoyed it thorough­ly.

On May 20, the residents of the Pelham Parkway Nursing Home were treated to a "Spring Musicale" presented by Upper and Lower School students. The spirit of joyful spring was shared with the elderly through several choral numbers and pianc; selections. In addition, Dick Ely and Lisa Kasper rendered songs on the melodica and harmonica, respectively. Indeed, it was a heartwarming experience for our students to perform before such an appreciative audience.

The Spring Recitals, held on May 25 and June 8, served as the culminating activity for piano and organ students from the Upper and Lower Schools. The featured selections represented varied musical styles , and ranged from Bach to Joplin.

The last student performance for this school year took place at the Commence­ment Program, in which the Chorus sang several numbers. Organ solos were per­formed by two seniors - Brenda Cal­lender and Nancy Suarez.

In addition to concert trips, another event which proved interesting and en­lightening was the informal talk given by Mr. George Grimes, New York Institute alumnus, last October 15. Besides dis­cussing the practical values of piano tuning and his experiences in the field, Mr. Grimes shared with us his views about education and the role of music as an educational tool. The enthusiastic response of the students was evident in the sensible questions they brought up, which were happily illuminated by Mr. Grimes.

It was most interesting to learn that George Grimes, now a successful piano tuner-technician, came to study at the Institute before Franklin D. Roosevelt became President of the United States. Mr. Van Cleve was Principal when George arrived and he remembers the day Dr. Frampton became the new Principal. George was a student at the Institute from 1931 until 1938 and he would be delighted to hear from any classmates who might still be around. His address is:

George Grimes Piano Tuner-Technician 236 McDonough Street Brooklyn, New York 11233

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THE WALTER BROOKS LIBRARY

by Helen Isherwood

Apparently, a large part of the Insti­tute Staff is taking courses at a local college or university, judging from the in­creasing use of our book collection in the Education Research Room of the Library and our archives of periodicals. It would be interesting to know how many term papers have been written based on Insti­tute materials! There are approximately 1000 books in this collection, which we try to keep up-to-date with the current and best books appearing in the fields of Special Education, psychology, and general educational theory. Among some of the most popular recent acquisitions are: "A World of Language for Deaf Child~ ren" by A. van Uden; "Speech and Dea( ness" by D.R. Calvert; "Cerebral Palsy" by W. Cruikshank; and many others. ' The weekly story hour for the elemen­tary school children of Van Cleve was continued this year in the Audio Visual Room. Adventure stories were most popular, and every holiday (Hallow'een, Christmas, Valentine's Day - even St. Patrick's Day) was seized upon as an occasion for a party.

Members of the Bronx Library Asso­ciation met at the Library on Saturday, March 27. The Assistant Director de­scribed the work of the Institute and demonstrated the Optacon. A film of students at the Institute was also shown. The group was then taken on a tour of the Library and of the Institute grounds.

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DEFENSE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

The Blind, Deaf and Multiple-Handi­capped have always been prime targets for crimes of violence. In September of 1975, therefore, the New York Institute started a program to teach their students some skills for survival on the outside, under the supervision of Mr. Ami Pinski and Ms. Victoria Tripodi.

The students were taught basic self­defense techniques from the various martial art forms. The above picture shows students peforming judo, jiujitsu, karate and aikido techniques against their attackers. The class has given the students added confidence and self­esteem.

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CAMP WAPANACKI

The 1975 Camping Season was a good one, with lots of sunshine, and everyone, campers and staff, had a great time. There were approximately 90 campers at each session, which meant a good all­round program.

The Camp was featured' in this year's United Fund film, and photographer Jim Petrie spent several days at Wapanacki filming sequences on behalf of the United Fund. Some of the scenes which were used for the film were beautiful and it is enlightening to see Camp W apanacki through the eyes of someone who is not connected with the handicapped.

The "Green Mountain Gazette" also ran an article, with pictures, and the Bicentennial issue of "Vermont Life" carries a two-page write-up with pictures in color.

This year the younger children will be in camp from June 26 to July 21 while the older campers will be there from July 25 to August 19.

A three-day canoe trip across the border to Lake Memphremagog in Cana­da has been planned again for this year.

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BRENDA CALLENDER

Brenda came to the Institute eight years ago and has developed an interest in social work. With this vocation in mind she will enter Syracuse University in the Fall.

HAROLD VANCE

While at the Institute she has been a member of the Chorus and, in sports, has been a member of the track team. She has also been a cheerleader. Her work as a child care worker in Van Cleve was sponsored by the Institute job train­ing program.

Harold has been a student at the In ­stitute since 1966 and has been extremely keen on sports. He has participated in basketball and baseball, but his main in­terest has been in track sports where he has spent many hours in practice. In 1975 he was awarded a trophy for being the In­stitute's outstanding athlete.

Harold's part in the Institute's job training program consisted of maintenance of the bowling alley. He plans to enter a program of the Albany Association for the Blind, with a view to entering college at a later date.

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ROBERT RINDT

Robert has been in attendance at the Institute since 1964, and has been active on the sports field, particularly in base­ball, basketball and soccer. He has tenta­tive plans for entering an evaluation pro­gram with the New Jersey Commission for the Blind.

STUART WATERS

Recently he has been part of the In­stitute's job training program and has worked in the library of the Bronx Botani­cal Garden and in a local nursing home.

Stuart has been at the Institute since 1971 and has been a member of the Learning Center. He enjoys bowling and has been a loyal supporter of all the sports teams. He has held two jobs through the job training program, one in maintenance at the Bronx Botanical Garden, and one in food delivery to Wood House here on campus. He has also attended the AHRC Workshop.

One of Stuart's leisure interests has been the Boy Scout program.

In the Fall he may attend the Light­house evaluation and training program.

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LUIS GUERRA

Luis has attended the Institute since January 1973, and during his three years has interested himself in sports as well as academic work. He has been active in weight-lifting and track events.

JAMES STRAUSS

In the Fall he hopes to enter Adelphi College where he hopes to major even­tually in English.

James came to the Institute in 1971. Since the inception of the Learning Center he has been an active class leader in that program. His favorite pastimes are sports, especially bowling and baseball. He has also been interested in basketball.

In the Wood Shop, James has been very active and has become very skillful at caning.

He may go on to a training and evalua­tion program at the Lighthouse.

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June 25, 1976

MISS BETSY BENTRUP Senior Class Advisor

RICHARD ELY

Richard came to the Institute in 1961 and during these years he has had many interests. For some time now, he has been the receptionist at the Deaf-Blind Depart­ment where his voice is a familiar one to telephone callers. He has also been a reader for the children in Van Cleve.

Richard hopes, when he leaves the In­stitute, to work at the Pioneer Activities Center in Syracuse. He is interested in grooming animals and hopes to work at this eventually.

Miss Betsy Bentrup was selected by the Senior Class as theirlAdvisor and she has worked hard to help them plan programs and many other activities. They made trips and raised funds, and they are grate­ful to Miss Bentrup for her splendid co­operation.

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F A C U L T Y N E W S & N 0 T E S

J. O'HARA BELL, Director of Public Relations

Served as permanent member of Governor's Committee on Em­ployment of the Handicapped, meeting on the first Wednesday of each month: World Trade Center, New York City (September 1975 - June 1976).

Participated in three-day Business Education Conference; Eastern Business Teachers Association (EBT A); Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C. (October 1975).

Attended four-day Public Relations Media Workshop; Public Relations Society of America (PRSA); Hilton Hotel, New York City (November 1975).

Attended two-day Legislative Conference; Hyatt House, Albany, New York (February 1976).

Met with teacher memoers Annual Convention of Business Education Association of Metropolitan New York (BEA); Statler­Hilton Hotel, New York City (May 1976).

Helped plan a one-day Seminar on Employment of the Handi­capped, for Corporation Board Chairmen in the New York City area; Summit Hotel, New York City (June 1976).

Served as Chairman during three-day Business Education Work­shop; Association for the Education of the Visually Handicapped (AEVH); Galt House, Louisville, Kentucky (June 1976).

Served as guest speaker for the United Fund of Greater New York, the Waldorf-Astoria, New York City (June 1976).

EAR.LBNE W. DEVOL, A.C.S. W. Coordinator, Social Service

Attended N.A.S.W. Professional Symposium; Hollywood, Florida (October 1975).

National Workshop on "The Pediatrician and The Deaf-Blind Child;" New York City (October 1975).

Symposium on "The Multiple Handicapped Children;" San Juan, Puerto Rico (April 1976).

Conference on "Sexuality and the Handicapped," Farmingdale, New York (May 1976).

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June 25, 1976

KHOGENDRA S. DAS, Regional Deaf-Blind Center Coordinator

Presented a paper on the Regional Deaf-Blind Center and its services at the VIIth World Congress of the Deaf, Washington, D.C. (August 1975).

As a member of the Executive Committee of the International Committee on education of the deaf-blind, participated in the planning session to discuss the 1976 International Conference in Australia. Perkins School for the Blind, Boston, Mass. (August 1975).

As a member of the Sub-Committee on Blind and Visually Im­paired Children of the American Academy of Pediatrics- Chapter II, participated in the Sub-Committee Meeting, New York City (September 1975).

Elected Chairman of the North American Committee on Services for Deaf-Blind Children and Youth; and presided over the Com­mittee Meeting, Louisville, Kentucky (November 1975).

Attended and discussed Deaf-Blind Education at Interchange session II; sponsored and conducted by BEH. Accompanied by Mr. David George, Pre-vocational Specialist. Kansas City, Missouri (November 1975).

Participated in the National Meeting of Regional Centers and National Deaf-Blind Center, to assist in the development of a Joint Registry on all deaf-blind persons in the U.S.A. New York City (November 1975).

Chaired a panel on Individualized Instructional Program for deaf­blind and other severely handicapped, at the International Con­ference of Council for Exceptional Children, Chicago, Illinois (April 1976).

Attended and participated in Technical Assistance Workshop (for the Regional Centers). Accompanied by Ms. Wilma Jeff, Social and Child Care Service Specialist. Silver Spring, Maryland (April 1976).

Guest Speaker at Symposium on the Education of the Multi­handicapped in San Juan, Puerto Rico (April 1976).

Visited deaf-blind programs in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, and met with Secretary of Education (Puerto Rico) and Director of Special Education, U.S. Virgin Islands to discuss the development of State Plan for Deaf-Blind; San Juan, Puerto Rico, and St. Thomas, Virgin Islands (April 1976).

Attended and participated in the Regional Workshop on Pre­language and Language Development conducted by Dr. Gary Yarnall, Ohio State University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (May 1976).

Attended and participated in the National Technical Assistance Workshop (for the Regional Centers) Dallas, Texas (May 1976).

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BETSY BENTRUP, Teacher, Upper School

Attended AEVH First Biennial Regional Convention, Wilmington, Delaware (November 1975).

Workshop for Sex Educators by New Dimensions in Health Care, New York City (March 1976).

JUDY GLUCKMAN, Social Worker

Attended a workshop on "Sexuality and the Developmentally Disabled," Tarrytown, New York (November 1975).

Conference on "Sexuality and the Handicapped," Farmingdale, New York (May 1976).

BONNIE S. HILLSBERG, Coordinator, Orientation and Mobility Program

As Program Chairperson, prepared programs for and attended meeting of the New York State Association of Orientation and Mobility Specialists (NYSAOMS) hosted by the Binghampton Association for the Blind, Binghampton, New York (September 1975).

Attended conference on the Aging Blind and Visually Impaired, Nanuet, N.Y. (October 1975).

Annual meeting of the New York State Federation of Workers for the Blind (NYSFWB), Elmira, N.Y. (October 1975).

New York State Association of Orientation and Mobility Special­ists (NYSAOMS), hosted by the New York Institute for the Edu­cation of the Blind, Bronx, N.Y. (December 1975).

Lecture presented by Bob Amendola on "Videation" at the New York Association for the Blind, New York City (December 1975).

Participated in a One-Day Institute on "Providing Services to the Adolescent Blind in New York State," sponsored by the New York Federation of Workers for the Blind, Albany, N.Y. (June 1976).

Attended California State University's program on "Electronic Mobility Aids for the Blind," San Francisco, Calif. (July 1976).

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HELEN C. ISHERWOOD, Librarian

Attended New York Library Association Conference at the Ameri­cana Hotel, New York City (November 1975).

Bronx Library Association Conference at Maritime College, Fort Schuyler, Bronx, New York (November 1975).

Bronx Library Association Conference at the New York Institute for the Education of the Blind, Bronx, New York (March 1976).

MYNDIE KRAMER, Instructor of Mobility

Attended a meeting of New York State Association of Orientation and Mobility Specialists (NYSAOMS) hosted by the Binghampton Assc :::iation for the Blind, Binghampton, New York (September 1975).

Association for Education of the Visually Handicapped (AEVH) at Dominican College, Blauvelt, New York (November 1975).

New York State Association of Orientation and Mobility Specialists (NYSAOMS) hosted by the New York Institute for the Education of the Blind, Bronx, N.Y. (December 1975).

Lecture presented by Bob Amendola on "Videation" at the New York Associatibn for the Blind, New York City (December 1975).

Participated in a seminar on the Education jor the Multi-Handi­capped at Hunter College, New York City (December 1975).

EUGENE McMAHON, Instructor of Mobility

Attended a meeting of the New York State Association of Orien­tation and Mobility Specialists (NYSAOMS) hosted by the Bing­hampton Association for the Blind, Binghampton, N.Y. (Septem­ber 1975).

Annual meeting of the New York State Federation of Workers for the Blind in Elmira, New York (October 1975).

New York State Association of Orientation and Mobility Special­ists.(NYSAOMS) hosted by the New York Institute for the Educa­tion of the Blind, Bronx, N.Y. (December 1975).

Lecture presented by Bob Amendola on "Videation" at the New York Association for the Blind, New York City (December 1975).

Participated in a seminar on the Education for the Multi-Handi­capped at Hunter College, New York City (December 1975).

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E. VIRGINIA LAPHAM, Social Worker

Attended National Workshop on "The Pediatrician and the Deaf­Blind Child," sponsored by Regional Center for Services to Deaf­Blind Children, Commodore Hotel, New York City (October 1975).

Workshop on "Sexuality and the Developmentally Disabled," Tarrytown, New York (November 1975).

4201 Association meeting on legislation, Rochester, New York (January 1976).

Conferences on legislation, Albany, N.Y. (January through June 1976).

Workshop on "Establishing Community Residences for Develop­mentally Disabled Persons." Bronx, New York (April 1976).

New York State School Social Work Association annual con­ference, Westbury, New York (May 1976).

Regional meeting on implementation of the new regulations of the Commissioner of Education, Rye, N.Y. (May 1976).

ERLINDA B. SALAZAR, Music Coordinator

Attended Semi-Annual Conference, American Association for Music Therapy, New York University, New York City (November 1975).

Creative Arts Therapy Workshop sponsored by the Music Therapy Center, Turtle Bay Music School, New York City (January 1976).

Orff Schulwerk Workshop sponsored by the Long Island Chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association, Sheraton Inn at La Guardia Airport, Flushing, New York (February 1976).

Annual Conference, American Association for Music Therapy, New York University, New York City (April 1976).

FRANK SIMPSON, Coordinator - Vocational and Pre- Vocational Services

Participated in Program at Regional Workshop on Pre-Vocational Services for Deaf-Blind Children, Chicago, Illinois (March 1976).

Participated in Program at National Council for Exceptional Children Convention, Chicago, Illinois (April 1976).

Participated in Program at International Conference on Services for Deaf-Blind Children, Sydney, Australia (August 1976).

June 25, 1976

ROGER C. WALKER, Director

Attended a Salary Task Force Committee meeting at the State Education Department, Albany, N.Y. (November 1975 and January 1976)

Bureau for the Educaton of the Physically Handicapped meeting, Washington, D.C. (January 1976).

Meeting of the 4201 Association at St. Frances De Sales School, Brooklyn, N.Y. (February 1976).

Meeting at the American Foundation for the Blind, New York City, (February 1976).

4201 Association meeting at the Traveler's Hotel, La Guardia Airport, Flushing, N.Y. (March 1976 and April1976).

Advisory Committee meeting at the State Education Department, Albany, New York (March 1976).

Meeting at the State Education Department, Albany, N.Y. (April 1976).

Annual National (CEC) Council for Exceptional Children Convention, Chicago, Ill. (April 1976).

Served as Assistant Chairman of the National Accreditation Council on-site review team to reassess the accreditation of the Arkansas School for the Blind, Little Rock, Arkansas (April1976).

Addressed a Symposium on Multiple-Handicapped Children, San Juan, Puerto Rico {April 1976).

Attended a meeting of the President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped, Washington, D.C. (April1976).

4201 Association meeting at Public School No. 47, New York City (May 1976).

MARGARET ZIMMERMANN, Educational Supervisor, Frampton Hall M.H. Program

Attended Council on Exceptional Children, Annual Convention, Chicago, Illinois (April 1976).

Participated in the N.Y.I.E.B. presentation on pre-vocational pro­gramming for the blind and multi-handicapped population at The New York Institute for the Education of the Blind (April1976).

Attended Symposium, The Multiple Handicapped Children, San Juan Municipal Hospital, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Presentation of two papers at this symposium surveying the needs in planning and programming for the multi-handicapped child (April 1976).

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NOBLE WILTSHIRE, Assistant Director

Attended Instruction for operation of "Optacon," Palo Alto, California (October 1976).

National Workshop on Pediatrician and Deaf-Blind Child, Commodore Hotel, . New York City (Sponsored by Regional Center) (October 1975).

AEVH (Association for Education of the Visually Handicapped) Meeting, Dominican College, Blauvelt, New York (November 1975).

Regionai Center Advisory Committee Meeting at the New York Institute for the Education of the Blind, Bronx, New York (February 1976).

Sex Education Workshop, Parents and Staff, at the New York Institute for the Education of the Blind, Bronx, New York (February 1976).

Sixth Annual Conference for Teachers and Supervisors of the Visually Handicapped at the Host Inn, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (March 1976).

Special Education Day (Workshop) at Dominican College, Blauvelt, New York (April 1976).

JUDY STRAUSS, Instructor of Mobility

Attended a meeting of New York State Association of Orientation and Mobility Specialists (NYSAOMS) hosted by the Binghampton Association for the Blind, Binghampton, New York (September 1975).

Meeting of the Association for the Education of the Visually Handicapped (AEVH) at Dominican College, Blauvelt, N.Y. November 1975).

New York State Association of Orientation and Mobility Special­ists (NYSAOMS) hosted by the New York Institute for the Edu­cation of the Blind, Bronx, N.Y. (December 1975).

Lecture presented by Bob Amendola on "Videation" at the New York Association for the Blind, New York City (December 1975).

Conference on the Deaf and Hearing Impaired at the Lexington School for the Deaf, Flushing, N.Y. (May 1976).

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THE NEW FLAGPOLE

The new flagpole is located at the rear of Schermerhorn Hall. The flagpole, walk and plantings were made possible through the generosity of the Alumni Association, the Alumni Fund and the

Naval Cadets.

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