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MR / Olean, NY /.Washington West Elementary School, First Grade.Classroom visitor (woman from group home) sings song for class she is visiting; classroom teacher at right. Unique program called Friday Friends pairs adult consumers with special needs with school children. As part of a business-school partnership, consumers and students participate together in reading, crafts, and free time activities. The program's objective is to bring people with and without disabilities together regularly. It is supported by a local, annual fund raising event and hours contributed by volunteers..MR: Abb1 Bat5.© Ellen B. Senisi
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