[blparent] Better programs to consider

[Arielle Silverman]

Pipi, You may have already looked into this, but would Savannah be
allowed to attend public preschool for the year that you are at CCB?
Just a thought.
Arielle

On 4/20/13, Pipi <blahblahblah0822 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Eric,
> I will attempt to address all of your questions.
> I am aware of the cost of CCB and that part of it has already been
> approved and taken care of. It isn't so much that I have my heart set of
> CCB as much as it is the center that fits my current needs for many
> reasons.
> I am aware that her childcare is not payed for. That is why I am trying
> to find ways to pay for it. No matter where I went to receive training,
> childcare would be an issue.
> I do not have anyone sighted in Colorado that I know as of yet, but I'm
> not sure what that has to do with anything? I'm confused on this part.
> I am not looking to move anywhere at this point. I am looking to go for
> training and go from there. I will still have a house to come back to
> in  Kansas if I have to make that decision.
> Savannah isn't blind.
> I wouldn't be wasting money with CCB.
> I hope that I have answered all of your questions. If for some reason I
> can't make the plan I already have in motion work, I will look for other
> options, but at this point, I feel that I am doing the best thing for
> myself and Savannah.
> Pipi
> On 4/20/2013 5:24 AM, Eric Calhoun wrote:
>> Hi Pipi, I know how badly you want to go to the Colorado Center.  I know
>> how you love Savanna.  But I must warn you: it costs $5,000 to house
>> someone at CCB.  Plus, NFB does not pay for child care at CCB.
>>
>> 1.  Do you have anyone you know, who is a family member, who is sighted,
>> whom you can trust, in the Denver area?  If no, there goes another
>> stumbling block.
>>
>> 2.  Have you thought about moving out here to Los Angeles?  Out here,
>> Braille Institute can help you, and all services are at no charge to you,
>> and all that requires is someone who can help you.  That will eliminate
>> CCB
>> entirely.
>>
>> 3.  Have you asked about the Foundation for the Junior Blind's Davidson
>> Program for Independence?  (DPI?)  Again, eliminating CCB?  I will make
>> this promise to you, Pipi: Your best option is DPI.  Ask Rehab for a
>> referral.  Now, here's my promise: If you decide to come out here, I will
>> personally come out to meet you, acclimate you to paratransit, and get
>> you
>> in touch with the people who work at the Junior Blind of America.  And
>> for
>> Savanna, there is the Blind Childrens' Center.
>>
>> And you'll have me to help you!  So why waste money with CCB when
>> NFB-like philosophies are being taught at Braille at no charge, and at
>> JBA,
>> for cheaper money than CCB?
>>
>> Think about it.  I care.
>> ..
>>
>> Eric from Los Angeles.  May 2013 be the best ever, and may the rest of
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