[blindkid] Question about APH quota funds

[nfbmd via blindkid]

Hello All,

 

A parent of a dual reader was told that APH quota funds cannot be used to
provide a Braille writer, Braille books, etc for her child because the child
does not meet the definition of legal blindness. Has anyone else heard of
this problem? Is it something in the law, or is it an APH policy, or what?
Many of our Braille laws state that students with a medical diagnosis of
deterioration should learn Braille. Not using quota funds for this group is
counter-productive to the intent of these laws. Since IDEA states that
future literacy needs must be considered when determining whether the
reading media is print, Braille, or both, mandating legal blindness as a
condition for quota funds would be a violation of federal law. Any
enlightenment that you have will be appreciated.

 

Sharon Maneki