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At the end of the year the disposal of the cases was as
follows:—
73 in institutions, of whom 2 were on long leave of
absence in their own homes.
15 under Order of Guardianship.
120 under Statutory Supervision in their own homes.
3 in a "place of safety," Section 15.
77 under Friendly Care.
The Supervisor under the Mental Deficiency Acts carried out
the following duties:—
Number of visits 1,264
Number of interviews 70
Sessions at Training Centre 22
TRAINING CENTRE.
Males. Girls and Junior Boys.
Average number on register 9 24
Average number of attendances
during 1930 1,622 3,889
Average attendance per
session 7.5 18
BLIND PERSONS ACT, 1920.
In 1925, after the appointment of a Home Visitor, the register
was revised. New cases were found, certified and added to the
register.
The number of technically blind persons has risen from 120
in December, 192G, to 185 in December, 1930.
The Home; Visitor's work has naturally increased, and many
blind persons have been trained and found work. Many of the
unemployable blind have been taught suitable pastime occupations,
and an increasing number can now read Braille and Moon
types. Thus they are able to take advantage of weekly and
monthly embossed magazines provided by the Local Association,
and of the facilities allowed them by the Borough Libraries in