[blparent] parents rights

[Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)]

She needs to go as high as she needs to to resolve this.
The teacher doesn't need to be a computer whiz or even "good with computers" but he or she does have access to a secretary who can make this stuff in an accessable format.

What sort of materials is the mom needing?
"every little thing" to me matters because I am a detail person and the details matter.
Having a sighted spouse or friend is not a workable solution if homework is something the blind parent handles.

A lot of schools post things online too. Mom should check into that.
Mom can also become invaluable or at least a human to the teacher so that she will be kept in the loop.
Not being kept current is not an option.
Many ways to accomplish this.
It is difficult to find the right solution without knowing more.

I'd also not regard this as a complaint. If sighted parents weren't kept current, we'd be using a different word.

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of sharon howerton
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 8:30 AM
To: blparent
Subject: [blparent] parents rights

As many of you know, I teach a parenting series for Hadley and have two
adult sons. I had a call yesterday from a blind mom who is just beginning
this school thing as one of her children is in kindergarten. She complained
that the school is not accommodating her by giving her newsletters and other
information in an email or otherwise accessible format. I wanted to say
"welcome to the club" but kindergarten for my youngest was 20 years ago. I
know schools and parents vary. Some people can deal with not having
everything available to them; they have a sighted spouse or friend to read,
keep up with little ones' homework, etc. I'd apreciate any thoughts as
though I can't keep up with everything, I don't want to sit back and think
things are the same though they may be.
Thanks.
Sharon


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