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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 77664" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>Susie is right - this isn't personal, to that extent.</p><p></p><p>Also a warning - some schools (or staff at some schools) do this - they will harass a difficult student (difficult could simply mean, a student needing more attention than usual, such as a student with visual impairment) and generally, by refusing to make the appropriate accommodations agreed on, will try to force that student to change schools. Then for that school - no more problem.</p><p></p><p>I was in the ludicrous position a few years ago, of the local school staff venting at me about how they had been warned by a parent to expect an enrolment of their wheelchair-bound child within a year, and to ensure that the child had wheelchair access to all required facilities (classroom; school hall; toilets). The school's initial response was, "How can we stop this?"</p><p></p><p>Concern was expressed as to the cost of the modifications. I pointed out that legislation would soon require the school be brought into line, under which circumstances the school and community would have to raise funds. But in this case, the government would pay for all modifications - surely they could see that this chid's enrolment would improve the school's facilities, at no expense to the school?</p><p></p><p>They could not. They were determined to block this enrolment, which meant that when the public works began to modify the school, so much time had elapsed that they had to make do with shoddy work and a rush job. I was disgusted with them.</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile, the child's mother rang me. Would I be an advocate for her? Could I advise her on how to get the school to cooperate?</p><p>I told her I'd already been trying to help her without realising it, but I did sit with her and talk through some possibilities. In the end she really didn't need my help - I think she just needed to get a feel for other parents' opinions and also feel some moral support. Poor thing. As if having a young child in a wheelchair was not enough...</p><p></p><p>Mind you, when the child started there, the school did a great deal to help her.</p><p></p><p>It's like I keep saying - schools like this need to be treated as if they are autistic . They're basically law-abiding but will do whatever they can to avoid Change.</p><p></p><p>So be aware, the teachers and this VP (and the other?) could be trying to force difficult child out of the school. After the treatment you received I would be writing to (who was it someone suggested?) the District Supervisor or someone at a more senior level than just the school, especially if this person also has some responsibility in Special Education. If you go right to the top - to the State Director of Special Education (or whatever you call them) then you could bypass the long chain of heirarchy. And if anyone accuses you of breaching protocols, or talking to the wrong person - you are simply a parent desperate to get for your child the justice and an education which currently being denied to him, for no other reason than his special needs not being accommodated, despite all the paperwork and agreements in place to do so.</p><p></p><p>Go for it, and good luck.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 77664, member: 1991"] Susie is right - this isn't personal, to that extent. Also a warning - some schools (or staff at some schools) do this - they will harass a difficult student (difficult could simply mean, a student needing more attention than usual, such as a student with visual impairment) and generally, by refusing to make the appropriate accommodations agreed on, will try to force that student to change schools. Then for that school - no more problem. I was in the ludicrous position a few years ago, of the local school staff venting at me about how they had been warned by a parent to expect an enrolment of their wheelchair-bound child within a year, and to ensure that the child had wheelchair access to all required facilities (classroom; school hall; toilets). The school's initial response was, "How can we stop this?" Concern was expressed as to the cost of the modifications. I pointed out that legislation would soon require the school be brought into line, under which circumstances the school and community would have to raise funds. But in this case, the government would pay for all modifications - surely they could see that this chid's enrolment would improve the school's facilities, at no expense to the school? They could not. They were determined to block this enrolment, which meant that when the public works began to modify the school, so much time had elapsed that they had to make do with shoddy work and a rush job. I was disgusted with them. Meanwhile, the child's mother rang me. Would I be an advocate for her? Could I advise her on how to get the school to cooperate? I told her I'd already been trying to help her without realising it, but I did sit with her and talk through some possibilities. In the end she really didn't need my help - I think she just needed to get a feel for other parents' opinions and also feel some moral support. Poor thing. As if having a young child in a wheelchair was not enough... Mind you, when the child started there, the school did a great deal to help her. It's like I keep saying - schools like this need to be treated as if they are autistic . They're basically law-abiding but will do whatever they can to avoid Change. So be aware, the teachers and this VP (and the other?) could be trying to force difficult child out of the school. After the treatment you received I would be writing to (who was it someone suggested?) the District Supervisor or someone at a more senior level than just the school, especially if this person also has some responsibility in Special Education. If you go right to the top - to the State Director of Special Education (or whatever you call them) then you could bypass the long chain of heirarchy. And if anyone accuses you of breaching protocols, or talking to the wrong person - you are simply a parent desperate to get for your child the justice and an education which currently being denied to him, for no other reason than his special needs not being accommodated, despite all the paperwork and agreements in place to do so. Go for it, and good luck. Marg [/QUOTE]
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