[blparent] tips for print disabled kids IEP?

[Tay Laurie]

I wish I'd known these tips when I was in school for myself a couple of 
years ago. I was not given an accessible form, being told I would not need 
it, and was subsequently run over and out of the school system and college. 
if anyone wants the gory details of that, they can contact me off-list at 
j.t.laurie at gmail.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jennifer Jackson" <jennifersjackson at att.net>
To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 11:35 AM
Subject: Re: [blparent] tips for print disabled kids IEP?


> Ok, these will be a little abrupt, but I want to get the ideas out there 
> and
> have a shortage of time.
>
> Take someone with you. Someone who will keep her mouth shut an not let the
> team treat her like your keeper. If not possible, it is even more 
> important
> to record the meeting. You can also request, or just insist if you have 
> to,
> on taking things home to think about before you sign off on anything. If 
> you
> want to sign but have some reservations or disagreements make them include
> that as part of the official record.
>
> Try to dress professionally. These people will all be at work an will just
> unconsciously respond to you better if you are not dressed like mom.
>
> Back to bringing someone with you. :) This really can help you feel more
> secure to just have someone on your team. Also, I do not know what your
> vision is, or what your mobility skills are, but being able to just exit 
> the
> meeting will help with your self confidence.
>
> Never be afraid to tell them that the meeting needs to reconvene when they
> have finished their research. Also, it is not your responsibility  if they
> did not schedule enough time for the meeting. Do not let them pressure you
> with their own scheduling problems.
>
> Number one thing to remember is that they are not your friends. Your 
> child's
> teacher included. No matter how nice, well informed, or whatever one of 
> the
> other team members maybe, you are the only one their who is truly invested
> in your child's future. For the other people this is just a job. I am not
> saying to be adversarial, just to not fall into that trap.
>
> Insist on an accessible copy of the current IEP to go over before the
> meeting. Go in with a written list of your concerns and make them sign and
> date it.
>
> If you wish to share more details about what your concerns are, I am happy
> to share my experience with you. I will also be honest if it is outside my
> own knowledge base an maybe the group can help you figure out what outside
> help you need.
>
>
> Jennifer
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Kate McEachern
> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 11:12 PM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: [blparent] tips for print disabled kids IEP?
>
> Hi.
>
> I have Ash's IEP in a few days and since the ishues with reading and 
> writing
> are still here, does any one have tips on how to get the school to do what
> they were saposed to do this year?  I am so sick of this school but there 
> is
> no where elce to go so We'll just ride it out.  But if there are teachers,
> or others who could help please pass on as much to me as you can.  Feel 
> free
> to contact me off list at
> kflsouth at gmail.com
>
> Thanks in advance.
> Kate
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