Innovation in diagnosis & treatment
The new Evaluation and Planning Center of the Matheny School opened its doors. The addition included therapy facilities with advanced equipment, student dorms, an enlarged cafeteria, 17 staff rooms, and 8 staff apartments. Corridors were widened to accommodate two-way wheel chair traffic, and non-slip flooring was installed for residents on crutches. A safe recreation area was installed in the courtyard space. An innovative program of holistic evaluation was implemented to determine patient treatment programs.