[blindkid] blindkid Digest, Vol 121, Issue 21

Marianne Denning via blindkid blindkid at nfbnet.org
Sat May 24 20:46:05 UTC 2014


I hope this discussion can continue on this list because I believe it
can be helpful for other families.  Please don't disclose anything
that makes you uncomfortable, but it is helpful to share experiences.

On 5/24/14, Pui via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Lisa,
>
> Do you mind me asking how much braille instruction time they are giving your
> dual reader son? Also, why are you in due process with the district? We are
> in the communication stage with our district right now because they are
> trying to cut his 300 minutes of Vi time to 90 minutes weekly as he starts
> kindergarten. My son also meets the legal definition of blindness and has a
> deteriorating eye condition from birth. We are also willing to go into due
> process if the district doesn't budge. You can email me privately if you
> prefer.
>
> Thanks,
> Pui
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On May 24, 2014, at 7:07 AM, "lmoon66 at yahoo.com via blindkid"
> <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>> What does the state law mandate in regard to the legal definition of
>> blindness?  Minnesota Blind Person Literacy Act has three criteria.  1)
>> corrected vision 20/200 in better eye, 2) restricted vision field less
>> than 20 degrees, 3) deteriorating eye condition.
>>
>> We are going through due process with our district and these requirements
>> are being tested.  Our son is also a dual reader.  He meets the legal
>> requirements and the school has spent quota funds on him.
>>
>> Lisa
>>
>> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>>
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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053




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