positions when they leave the home. The home is non- 
sectarian. To be admitted a child must be a resident of Penn- 
sylvania, a cripple who will improve physically and orthopedi- 
cally, and one who can be educated and trained to be self- 
supporting. 
The desire to understand the problems of physically 
handicapped children and to recognize the responsibility to 
them, has brought about a full program, which includes 
physical, educational, and spiritual training. In natural 
situations and in an atmosphere of intelligent love, the self- 
pity maintained by some of the children has changed to 
ambition, and the exaggerated attitute toward their physical 
Jefects has lessened. The children have hope for a life of 
usefulness, which helps them to gain a sense of self-respect 
and to be resourceful. Their recreation hours are filled with 
wholesome organized play, and with an abundance of music, 
which stimulates physical and mental action, and gives a 
feeling of contentment and joy. 
Dr. James O. Wallace, the orthopedic surgeon in charge, 
gives generously of his time to the care of the children, and 
performs orthopedic operations in the Children’s Hospital 
and the Mercy Hospital. The children return to the home 
for convalescent care. Daily treatments are carried on under 
the direction of an orthopedic nurse and a trained phys- 
iotherapist. A staff of physicans is responsible for the 
physical welfare of the children. The dental clinic is under 
the direction of Dr. W. E. Friesell, of the University of 
Pittsburgh. 
A brace shop is a valuable asset to the home, as it provides 
children’s braces and the means for immediate and careful 
adjustment of them. It is partially maintained by the sale of 
hraces made for patients of several orthopedic surgeons. 
The grade school of the home is part of the City School 
system, and is a training center with three student teachers 
under the direction of Miss Margaret A. Frew, principal, 
and Miss Anna K. Shirley, supervising teacher. Children 
confined in the infirmary are given bedside instruction. 
Vocational training in printing is given. The I. H. C. C. 
School News, which is edited and published monthly by the 
children, is entering upon its sixth year. Musical therapy is