[blindkid] Advice needed about school incident

[Lenora J. Marten]

It helps if the other parents are aware and that the consequences involve
some education on blindness. 

We had a similar incident with Eric when he was in first grade and also
chose not to tell him. When the boy's parents found out they were mortified and
set out to make sure that their son learn how to treat all disabled people with courtesy 
and respect. It turned out to be a very positive experience as the 
student involved learned a lot about blindness and as a result, became
one of Eric's good friends. 

Lenora 


-----Original Message-----
From: Kieszak, Stephanie (CDC/CCEHIP/NCEH) <sek7 at cdc.gov>
To: blindkid at nfbnet.org
Sent: Wed, Nov 4, 2009 11:07 am
Subject: [blindkid] Advice needed about school incident



I received this e-mail from my daughter's teacher this morning and don't
eally know how to respond. Any suggestions? My gut reaction is that
elling her now doesn't really serve a purpose. Kendra is in first
rade. 
hank you.
tephanie
-----Original Message-----
s. Kieszak,
Upon my return to school this week, I was informed that on Monday
11/2),
wo students from our class took some of Kendra's food during lunch
ithout her knowing. The two students received consequences for their
ehavior on the day of the incident and further consequences when I
eturned. Mrs. XX, our Assistant Principal, also spoke with them. I
anted to let you know about the situation and to ask for your advice.
Do you think we should tell Kendra what happened? If so, what do you
hink
s a good approach to letting her know and by whom (i.e. one of us here
t
chool or at home)?

incerely, 
rs. YY

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