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for the person to live as independently as possible,” he explained. In addition, he wants to organize a social group for the mentally retarded.
“Depending on the severity of the handicap, for adults our aim is to increase their level of independence to where they can stay in the community and live com* .fortable, productive and happy lives," Breedlove said.
Some segments of the community are very open in acknowledging that Rappahannock’s mentally retarded adults and children need attention while others feel that this handicapped population is already getting too much, Breedlove said.
“It’s not my intention to interfere in any family’s life style. That’s a fear I’ve encountered in rural areas particularly. But if people can realize that there’s something to be gained for
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