[blparent] Home schooling

[Leslie Hamric]

Hi Carla and all.  Just one thing I wanted to add about the car pooling with
another parent.  I was listening to one of Hadley's seminars called
Challenges of Visually Impaired Parents and one thing suggested was to do
something to contribute to your child's school.  This could be something
like selling candy at an event, helping out in the classroom, or
contributing baked goods to a school bake sale.  One of my friends who is a
blind mom is going to go to her daughter's school to give a talk about her
guide dog during their unit on disabilities.  This way, since you're
contributing on your end, you won't feel so bad to ask for assistance like
car pooling with other parents. Hope this helps.
Leslie

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Karla Hudson
Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 5:22 PM
To: blparent at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blparent] Home schooling

Hi Nikki, 

More power to you if you decide to home school.  The challenge will be
getting the materials in accessible formats.  Our daughter currently attends
public schools.  Oh yes, they are not without their problems.  However, I am
a super vigilant mom and stay on top of all issues for our daughter.  She is
a great kid and is learning much about our diverse world.  Don't get me
wrong we sometimes think about sending her to private and may change if we
find it necessary.  We pay lots in taxes to that public school so we want it
to work.  Also, the school is in walking distance to our home.  This is
important to consider the location of your school.  What if your child is
sick or gets injured you have to get them from the school.  

As far as the school knowing how to interact with two visually impaired
persons.  No, they won't have a clue.  I am very upfront with them about our
needs and situation.  Again in life you have to be your own best advocate.
You know best what you need to get your accommodations met.  Do not expect
the educators, public or private, to know what is needed.  They will be
surprised that you can get yourself dressed each day and tie your own shoes.
The fact that you have kids will probably be a shock to them.  I have found
just being confident gives me the upper hand. 

When thinking ahead to preschool have you thought about car pooling your
child with another parent or paying a driver.  These solutions have worked
for our family.  

I hope these suggestions help.  

Karla      

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