[blindkid] Why JAWS?

[jim at riversedgehomes.com]

Finally, from me anyway, one thing more suggestion.

Since the TVI feels that she must bargain with the administration to
purchase "competing" technology, I would request a Technology Assessment
immediately. It should be completed prior to Emilia's IEP meeting this
coming spring.  The Assessment will likely validate the suggestions on
this thread and strengthen your negotiating position regarding purchasing
needed technology.

Jim



> I absolutely agree with Jim's expression of "Grrrr," as it applies to the
> notion that cost should not be an issue in a blind kid getting their
> educational needs met
I also shouldn't know more about blind technology
> than the TVI at this phase, but I do - which isn't saying much for either
> of us. However, this is the situation we seem to have. I have to educate
> myself so that I can then educate the TVI on what's appropriate and when.
>
> With that said, I am keenly aware that we can only take on a certain
> number of learning projects at a time. I think it may be overload for
> Emilia to learn a notetaker and JAWS/computer and do regular schoolwork
> and work on increasing braille reading speed. Do kids really manage all
> this at the same time? My thought has been that I'm willing to go with a
> phase in approach - My impression from the comments so far is that maybe
> JAWS/computer with braille display might take first priority, then
> notetaker once she's cruising on the computer. Brandon
>
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