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P.O. Box 3646
Quincy, Illinois  62305
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A School Success Story

    This past year, Jenny* graduated from the Quincy School for the Handicapped (now known as Transitions School) - an accomplishment about which we are very proud! Jenny was born with severe disabilities.  She is confined to a wheelchair, and like all children served at the School, she is severely mentally retarded. Without assistance she has never reached out to catch a ball, colored a picture, or clapped her hands at the sound of a moving musical tune.  With the assistance of School staff, however, she has done all of these things and more.  Jenny enrolled in Transitions School as a three year old and has attended the program for the past eighteen years. Despite the fragility of her health, she has enjoyed the physical stimulation, socialization and therapy provided at the School.  Because of the School Jenny has been able to live at home with her family - and enjoy their love and support.  Transitions School has also provided respite and support to her parents.  These supportive services will continue to be offered to Jenny and her family when she transitions into the agency's Extended Developmental Training Program this fall.

*This is an actual story of a Transitions' student.  However, the name has been changed to protect the student's identity.