That's just how serious is the
problem of mental retardation.
It is estimated at this time that
there are approximately 300000
people in Texas afflicted with
mental retardation and that this
number is increasing at the rate of
about 70, 500 a year.
Well, what's the purpose of these
briefings?
Well, the ultimate purpose
of the entire program is to develop
the state of Texas, a state wide
program to combat mental
retardation.
Specifically, the purpose
of the 18 briefings
that are being held throughout Texas
is to look into the problem
on a regular basis in that area
and try to determine the need and
what can be done to meet
people who can attend these
briefings. We are hoping that
everyone in the area
will come who has any interest in
what is one of the most severe
problems, the particular of our
youngsters in the state.
We want everyone to come to
feel that something should be done
to meet the problem.