Cerebral Palsy

"Over the years, the school has changed and has started to allow children with a wide-range of disabilities from mild to severe," said Debora Holk, school principal.

Story continues below Special to The Press-Enterprise In a photo from about 1958, two children from the Sunshine Early Childhood Center greet a Boy Scout.

Students may have speech impediments, language problems, autism, developmental delays, physical disabilities or health issues, she said.

Tomorrow, the center will celebrate its 60th birthday starting with a reception on campus at 2 p.m.

Holk said she wanted to thank those in the community who have supported the center, including the Riverside Unified School District, Magnolia Rotary Club, Inland Empire Golf Association, the American Dermatology Association, Dermatologist Dr.

Elissa Gropen, Office Max, Rubio's and Kohl's in Riverside.

"We have received tremendous support from the community," she said.

"And, I know the school wouldn't be able to be run without that support." During the reception, students from each class will perform skits representing the six decades since the school's opening, she said.

After the reception, there will be an open house and carnival at 6 p.m.

The school is also planning on bringing back retired staff members for the celebration, said Steven Morford, Special Education Local Plan Area Direct...

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