■ , x < | f l * V Retarded ' - i care poll Vol. XCIX, No. 136 hiianOw«(»r> Conn.,:Mop<>»y< M 6 i^ 10. co m pleted • Ti-r By LAUREN DAVIS SHEA facilities for the retarded. Ilt-rald Rcporlir By far. the largest response was Carter MANCHESTER - An interfaith for a combination of a group home, agency formed to provide alternative where residents would learn the residential opportunities for the men- skills for independent living, leading nearing tally retard^ has completed a sur- to an apartment, with respite care vey showing a tremendous need in also offered. 23 people opted for this town for respite care. program. , decisions Respite care involves placing a When respite care itself was dis- retarded individual in another per- cussed, the age group most in need of son's home or in a group home when the service was clearly those 18-35. WASHINGTON (UPI) - President the person's regular living situation Most people of all ages felt the ser- Carter is described as ‘nearing is disrupted for a short period, either vice was needed during family decisions” on what steps to take in because of vaction, a family emergencies, with 35 requesting the halting inflation — steps that include emergency, or the caregiver’s need service at this time. balancing the 1981 federal budget and for some time alone. The survey also sought mf.irmation imposing some form of credit con- Melanie Haber, executive director on the level of retardation ' these of MARCH Inc. said today the group family members deal with. Most of trols. The president’s official schedule had taken the survey as a first step in the respondents. 23, were moderately retarded, with 19 being mildly today showed only outine sessions applying for grants from private I retarded. Ms. Haber said this infor- with advisers and a brief meeting foundations for funds for a respite with about 40 state agricultural com- care program. mation is needed by MARCH so they missioners or their representatives Ms. Haber said MARCH has plans will know the type of skill to teach from around the country. to apply to two private foundations, when a retarded individual is in the as opposed to federal or state agen- respite care facility. While keeping posted on developments in Iran, Carter was cies, to seek the funds. She said the As an example, mildly retarded would be taught such skills as ioncentrating on his economic foundations require proof that the servie is needed, and thus the survey cooking and budgeting, while the strategy — which aides expect will be was taken. moderately retarded would be taught made public either late this week or Ms. Haber received lists of things like cleaning, and the severaly early the following week. families with retarded members retarded would be taught personal Carter’s top economic advisers from the Manchester Association for grooming. worked Sunday with Senate and Retarded - Citizens and from the The largest group of respondents House leaders to come up with a Department of Mental Retardation were in the 19-35 age group, v.-ilh 24 package of economic proposals that in Tolland County. people. 16 families with children un- would help stem skyrocketing prices, She said 190 letters were sent out, der 18 responded and five families and at the same time be acceptable to explaining MARCH'S function of responded who have retarded familiy the general public. 4 providing residential alternatives, members 35 years of age and older. ”He is nearing decisions now,” said public information, and education Ms. Haber praised the dedication one White House aide, who noted that concerning the value and role of the of the family members, and said she no specific deadlines were being im- retarded citizen in the community. received many comments that posed. The letters requested that the respite care was long overdue. It is likely the final policies Carter respondents contact MARCH to dis- Following this survey of families adopts will include some controls with retarded citizens. MARCH cuss whether respite care is needed. aimed at credit card eligibility and Of the 190 letters, 45 people plans to survey professionals in the energy conservation. He also may responded, which is about 23 percent. field to collaborate this data, and seek oil import fees as one means of Ms. Haber said she considers this a also plans to survey the number of raising revenues. good rate of return for a mailed sur- families who would be willing to He has ruled out across the board vey. The need most expressed was offer their homes as respite care credit controls that would placed an for a combination of residential facilities additional burden on home mortgages and auto loans. Two weeks ago the president ordered a massive review of, his ad- ministration’s economic policies, Foes rap plan following government findings that inflation was exceeding earlier es- timates. The Congressional Budget Office for ^workfare^ last week projected that inflation Out of sight will average between 10.6 percent and HARTFORD (UPI) - Opponents Even the scheduling of the 12.6 percent this year — higher than An unidentified creature from outer space of a controversial bill which would workfare hearing raised a storm of was expected back in January. cluding Meg Lyons, Grade 5 will name three require able-bodied welfare clients now has an earth name. Raul Ramans, Grade charges last week. Rep. Robert Carter is trying to build a base of other space creatures frou\ the Grammar to work to collect benefits today Walsh, D-Coventry, the cochairman support for his new program, which 1, stands beside Twinky. Raul submitted the Park Galaxy. The student body votes on the called it a cynical approach to a of the Human Services Committee he expects will draw angry reaction name for Manchester Highland Park School names. serious problem. and an opponent of workfare, had from various constituent groups once But supporters of the so-called New Name Needed Contest. The students, in- scheduled the hearing for 7 a.m. the budget cuts are announced. workfare bill told the Legislature's But Rep. Joan Kcmler. D-West The president earlier presented Only Bush can stop him Human Services Committee the Hartford, the chief supporter of Congress wih a federal budget measure would cut down the welfare workfare, charged Walsh was trying proposal for 1981 of $616 billion in rolls, provide training and help make to scuttle the bill in setting the early spending — leaving a deficit of $16 the unemployed a viable part of the hour and she protested to the billion. community. leadership. Walsh re-set the hearing He is now in the process of revising Reagan ridi ng high A similar proposal was defeated in for 8:30 a.m. the plan by cutting between $12 the Legislature last sear. billion and $15 billion from the budget Proponents, including Gov. Ella and increasing revenues by as much MIAMI (UPI)-— Ronald Reagan, group of voters,” he said at a news Bush, sensing a possible upset in Grasso, see nothing wrong with the as $4 billion. riding high, may be headed for a conference. ”I would gladly open the the Florida primary, scheduled concept. Some opponents view it as a Enrollments 'The president believes balancing sweep of GOP presidential primaries door for them. appearances in widely-separated form of racism and slavery. the budget not only would contribute in the South with victories in Florida, ”l ’d be happy to have their sup- parts of the state before going into Steven Mednick, representing the due Tuesday to holding back inflation, but would Alabama and Georgia in the offing. port,” Reagan added during an inten- Alabama to cap his campaign. city of New Haven and the Southern have positive psvchological benefits Only George Bush can stop him. sive day of campaigning. Connecticut Gas Co., said the Tuesday is the deadline for persons In all, there are 208 Democratic who want to vote in Connecticut's by having the federal government The former two-term California The m aneuverings in the and 114 Republican delegates at proposal didn't address the crux of show its own restrain t and governor, who again claimed the Republicans ranks — where the the problem — training people to hold presidential primary March 25 stake in Tuesday’s voting. Going into Only enrolled Democrats or willingness to sacrifice. allegiance of southern conservatives number of wntenders has shrunk to the three primaries, Reagan leads down meaningful, permanent jobs. in his crushing victory in the South Reagan, Bifsh and John Anderson — “It is simplistic and cynical to Republicans may vote in the primary He concedes, however, that a trim- Bush in delegates 60-36 and Kennedy which is going to be costing the state ming of the budget may push the Carolina primary, received an added again overshadowed the absentee leads Carter 113-86. suggest that real change can be contest between Jimmy Carter and extra money this year because each jobless rate up. Unemployment has boost Sunday when Ji^n Cotuially The most recent Florida poll — achieved by imposing mandatory polling place will have separate been hovering around 6 percent for dropped out of the race’. Edward Kennedy in the Democratic conducted by the Miami Herald — workfare” as contained in the bill, machines and moderators for the the last 12 to 16 month jjut the Although Connally's support in primaries. showed Carter leading Kennedy by 62 Mednick said. Florida, Georgia and Alabama was Reagan ends his campaign with a But Thomas Moore, a New Britain town parties. aeministration’s recent economic not believed to be large. Reagan single stop in Florida before percent to 12 percent.