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In 1966, Clifford P. Lockyer, director of the Regional Center proposed a revolutionary idea for housing at the facility. A series of ranches or split level houses were to be constructed in October of that year, allowing patients to live away from their families in a supportive, group home environment. The units, diametrically opposed, would provide accommodations for a maximum of 16 people and would contain a kitchen, dining room, living room, and family area. In this housing arrangement, patients "should be encouraged to assume responsibilities similar to thse discharged by large families." <ref>Alvarez, Walter C., M.D. "Schools for Mentally Retarded Develops Ability to do Something." The Hartford Courant, sec. Local News: 46B. April 14th, 1966. Digital. Accessed 09/25/2013</ref> | In 1966, Clifford P. Lockyer, director of the Regional Center proposed a revolutionary idea for housing at the facility. A series of ranches or split level houses were to be constructed in October of that year, allowing patients to live away from their families in a supportive, group home environment. The units, diametrically opposed, would provide accommodations for a maximum of 16 people and would contain a kitchen, dining room, living room, and family area. In this housing arrangement, patients "should be encouraged to assume responsibilities similar to thse discharged by large families." <ref>Alvarez, Walter C., M.D. "Schools for Mentally Retarded Develops Ability to do Something." The Hartford Courant, sec. Local News: 46B. April 14th, 1966. Digital. Accessed 09/25/2013</ref> | ||
| − | In 1974, the maximum daily cost per patient was raised by 25% to $130.36, by far the most expensive facility for mental health an mental retardation in the state. <ref>Rhinelander, David H. "State Centers Hike Rates About 25%." The Hartford Courant, sec. Local News: 10. November 28th 1974. Digital. Accessed 09/25/2013. | + | In 1974, the maximum daily cost per patient was raised by 25% to $130.36, by far the most expensive facility for mental health an mental retardation in the state. <ref>Rhinelander, David H. "State Centers Hike Rates About 25%." The Hartford Courant, sec. Local News: 10. November 28th 1974. Digital. Accessed 09/25/2013. The high costs restricted care to wealthier families, and the facility had many music and art therapy programs that other Connecticut centers did not. Eventually, the regional center split off into a second facility, run by the private organization The Kennedy Center. |
The Connecticut Department of Mental Retardation took control of the facility some time in the 1980's. | The Connecticut Department of Mental Retardation took control of the facility some time in the 1980's. | ||
