The following comments are taken from the Proposed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Road route Option 14: Camphill Special Needs Study report prepared for Grampian Regional Council:

		"This magical place is, I feel, quite unique and the pupils/residents ought to be able to enjoy the surroundings without an unnecessary intrusion." Parent's comment

"The environment at Camphill is conducive to a safe and secure learning for the child." Social Worker's comment

"Camphill provides a safe environment in which he can develop independence and basic skills."
Educational Psychologist's comment

"Camphill provided the necessary calm, quite, stress free, rural environment."
Parent's comment

"(Camphill) enables vulnerable children to make friendships and enjoy a social life within a protective community. In a tranquil and peaceful setting it gives them the opportunity to build confidence in themselves and develop their social skills."
Parent's comment

"She needs a total one-to-one in a calm, quiet, relaxing atmosphere. Her complete inability to understand danger must be completely protected."
Parent's comment

"I totally object to this as many residents would find the disruption extremely difficult to cope with. Please leave Camphill alone."
Parent's comment

"This magical place is, I feel, quite unique and the pupils/residents ought to be able to enjoy the surroundings without an unnecessary intrusion. Take the road some other way!"
Parent's comment

"I feel that many Aberdonians who have not had a child with special needs are still unaware of this special place in their midst… the supposed needs of the majority must not be allowed to take precedence over the very special needs of Camphill…"
Parent's comment

"It would be a tragedy if any of this good work was to be changed by a busy road…"
Parent's comment

"Camphill believed in him."
Parent's comment

"… if Camphill was not available the thought of the consequences could be horrific!"
Parent's comment

"Most of my cases require the safety of the extended park area of the community."
Educational Psychologist's comment

"Vulnerable outwith secure/familiar environment… no sense of traffic dangers…. Camphill provides a safe environment and programme of education provided meets all needs in a holistic manner."
Social Worker's comment

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