[Blindtlk] Schools for the Blind vs. Education in Public SchoolSystem

[Don Mitchell]

Hello,

I began my education in kindergarten at the Oregon School for the Blind in 
1954. I was only 4 years so was given no choice in the matter. My parents, 
being who they were, I am sure felt that they had no ability to educate me 
at home. My Mother was extremely protective of me.

If I had it to do over again I would not change my education at a 
residential school. I don't think I would have had the support at home to 
learn and overcome my bad attitudes and blinds.

If I could have changed the experience I would have made the school campus 
both a school for the blind and a public school campus with students 
intermingling.

Don Mitchell
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <dlambert at aristotle.net>
To: <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 12:40 PM
Subject: [Blindtlk] Schools for the Blind vs. Education in Public 
SchoolSystem


> Hi everyone:
>
> Almost 10 days until convention. I'm very much excited about coming, 
> especially since I haven't
> been in two years.
>
> But I wanted to pose a question that could possibly lead to some research 
> later on.
>
> In determine what type of education you would receive, were you given an 
> opportunity to provide
> input as to whether a school for the blind was a good option vs. an 
> education in a public school
> system. What were your experience in which ever educational setting you 
> ended up in? Looking
> back, what would you have changed or wanted to have happen?
>
> Any input would be great. I'll provide my input publicly later on, but 
> just wanted to get a feel
> for the range of experiences people may have.
>
> Thanks
>
> Denna Lambert
>
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