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PAGE 14-PIAINDEALER-FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1972 I 1 M < N* j mm «> v Mike Shanahan, left, McHenry high school physical education instructor, discusses swimming for fun and learning to swim better with Pioneer Center people. Karen Davidson, right, McHenry high school student, in volleyball game with Pioneer Center clients. Does Anyone Care? Kathy Humann and Karen Fergen assist participants in this exercise on the mat. Does anyone care? "Above all, the han­ dicapped are people, and the new social-recreational program is a startling example of how many non- handicapped persons receive firsthand knowledge of the feelings and sensitivity of our clients," says Bob Lam- bourn, executive director at the crowded (but ex­ panding) Pioneer Center. "This new program - launched in March with the physical education d e p a r t m e n t e n ­ couragement and the assistance of student volunteers provides a big boost for our people at Pioneer Center, all of whom are over 16 and have a handicapping condition. "I'm so pleased to add that the volunteers as well as the four physical education instructors are finding satisfaction and learning for the first time about the problems, and feelings of people with varying handicaps," said Lam bo urn. "Many tell us they are having their first contact with handicapped people. Uncertainty and fear is being replaced with con­ cern and enthusiasm." Said one of the McHenry high school student volunteers: "As we work with these Pioneer Center people in the gym, they are so appreciative and respond so well to our suggestions and our en­ couragement, I'm thinking about going into special education teaching and now this brief experience encourages me to give it serious consideration." The program Lambourn and the student are talking about concerns a straightforward approach to a community problem - how to help the han­ dicapped people develop broader social contact and knowledge and to expand the services provided by Pioneer Center beyond the strictly work experience approach. After talking to school officials, Lambourn, Paul Wang, workshop director, and Mark LeFevere, chairman of the program, arranged for the physical education instructors and the student volunteers to engage the Pioneer Center clients in a variety of sports activities - for recreation, therapy, social development and for contact with people other than handicapped (with whom they've been lumped in many cases for years). Volleyball, basketball, weightlifting, swimming, running - these are some of the activities and a far- reaching objective is to encourage some of the clients to take part in the May 19 Special Olympics for the handicapped in Chicago. "This would be still another step to broaden social contact beyond the present circle and help our clients become a more rounded person," asserted Wang. Mark LeFevere and Paul Wang are the Pioneer Center staff members most closely allied with this joint venture with McHenry high school. The four PE instructors include Ken Swanson, Mike Shanahan, Lou Najdowski and Marge Samsoe. The student volunteers include Lynn Thonn, Pam Messel, Jeff Lehman, Ron Miller, Bill Barwig, Gary Mar- cellis, Karen Fergen, Tom Barger, Karen Davidson, Cathy Humann, Sue Vycital and Laura Farwell. LeFevere considers the present program the first phase. Next will come competition against in­ dividuals and teams from other similar workshops in a league to help the clients "interact with others with whom they can identify as handicapped people." "They'll be developing social skills on a slightly broader basis than with Pioneer Center-only people and will be able to interact with people with similar problems but with new persons. The third phase will consist of the Olympics for those capable of that added dimension. The cooperation, of McHenry high school administration, faculty and students emphasizes the growing interest and concern among many citizens that the han­ dicapped need and deserve continuing help, and that this help is available if people show they care. At McHenry, obviously, "we care" is more than a slogan. This interest in the program conducted at Pioneer Center by the M c H e n r y C o u n t y Association for the Retarded extends into virtually every community b e c a u s e v o l u n t e e r s frequently visit the facilities and sponsor fund- raising events. Mark LeFevere, Pioneer Center staff member, conducts time trials in preparation for the May 19 Special Olympics for the handicapped Chicago. 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