The State of Indiana does not support inservices on the Internet or the use of software packages. Our institution is under the Department of Health, which considers education secondary to physical health issues. We are at the mercy of outdated ideas that Silvercrest is a short term residential center solely for physically handicapped children.

Furthermore, there is only one computer setup for the Internet in the entire building, and it has been out of commission for over a week. Network administrators are told to focus on Intranet problems.

Any software packages have been gained through our own monies or through occasional grants we write. The funds for our classroom supplies are often diverted, and unfortunately, our orders are seldom filled.