Councilmember LaBonge Celebrates Additions to Frances Blend School for the Visually Handicapped

Councilmember LaBonge presents a certificate to students at the Frances Blend School for the Visually Handicapped

Councilmember LaBonge joined members of the community on Thursday in welcoming a new, sensory-stimulating addition to the campus of the Frances Blend School for the Visually Handicapped. The Imaginarium, a sensory wall, was dedicated as a final chapter in two years of improvements.
“These enhancements will enrich the lives of Frances Blend’s very special students,” Councilmember LaBonge said. “I can think of no greater cause than our children and I want to thank the organizations who united for their benefit.”
The Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society (WSHPHS) chose Frances Blend School as the beneficiary of their Garden Tour fundraising effort in 2008. Since then, aromatic gardens in planters donated by Paramount Pictures were installed, and the Wilshire Lions Club focused on a beautification project for the chain-link fence.
During the Imaginarium dedication ceremony, Councilmember LaBonge was treated to a special performance by the school children. Representatives from WSHPHS, Paramount Pictures and the Wilshire Lions Club also attended.